2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2006 Buick LaCrosse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 221 more horse power than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 900 kg more than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Buick LaCrosse, 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick LaCrosse. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2006 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Continental | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3785 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |