1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 547 kg more than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (582 Nm). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | DeVille | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| 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 | 198 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 2567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 90 L |
