1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1973 Cadillac DeVille
To start off, 1973 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 21 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 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 584 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 | 1973 Cadillac DeVille | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | R Type Continental | DeVille |
Year Released | 1952 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 7734 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3310 mm |