2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1978 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 296 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 995 kg more than 1978 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1978 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2950 mm |
