1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 200 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. 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 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. 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 (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | Eldorado | Continental |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
