2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1977 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 23 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 860 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.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Azure | 1977 Buick LeSabre | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Azure | LeSabre |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |