1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 152 kg more than 1995 Bentley 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Continental | Fleetwood |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 6160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
