1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 585 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (358 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |
