2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (242 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1049 kg more than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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 Continental GT (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental GT | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Continental GT | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |