2010 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 1997 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 745 kg more than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | 1997 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental GTC | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
