2000 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 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 411 more horse power than 2000 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 668 kg more than 2000 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 2000 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 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | LeSabre | Continental |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 616 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
