2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 870 kg more than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 596 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick LeSabre. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 1980 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Continental | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 4129 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2950 mm |
