2004 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2004 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (149 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 950 kg more than 1989 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Buick LeSabre, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 1989 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
