1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (616 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 874 kg more than 1990 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 1990 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 (800 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Buick | Bentley |
Model | LeSabre | Continental |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 616 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4804 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |