1950 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1982 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 1982 Buick LeSabre is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,257 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 260 kg more than 1982 Buick LeSabre.
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. 1982 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1950 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1950 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1950 Bentley Mark VI | 1982 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Mark VI | LeSabre |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2950 mm |