1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 19 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 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 343 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 | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | R Type Continental | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1952 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 7725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3380 mm |