1980 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (143 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1980 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 897 kg more than 1980 Cadillac Seville. 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 1980 Cadillac Seville. 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 @ 1700 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Cadillac Seville. (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | |
Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
Model | Seville | Continental GTC |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6030 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 2567 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2746 mm |