2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1976 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 839 kg more than 1976 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1976 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Arnage | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1746 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 95 L |
