1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 292 kg more than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac DeVille. (582 Nm). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | DeVille | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
