1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1965 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1965 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 7,029 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 120 kg more than 1952 Bentley R Type Continental.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1965 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | R Type Continental | DeVille |
Year Released | 1952 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 7029 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 208 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 82 L |