2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1982 Buick Electra
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 772 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1982 Buick Electra | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Brooklands | Electra |
Year Released | 2009 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 530 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 1050 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 95 L |