2012 Buick LaCrosse vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Buick LaCrosse would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 730 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Buick LaCrosse | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Buick | Bentley |
| Model | LaCrosse | Continental |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 233 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5001 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1857 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1504 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2837 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |
