1989 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (149 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 970 kg more than 1989 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Buick | Bentley |
Model | LeSabre | Continental |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1403 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |