1977 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 977 kg more than 1977 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Buick | Bentley |
Model | LeSabre | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2746 mm |