1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1978 Pontiac Lemans
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Pontiac Lemans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Pontiac Lemans would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 986 kg more than 1978 Pontiac Lemans.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1978 Pontiac Lemans | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Continental | Lemans |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |