1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Biarritz 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 171 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 125 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz. (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Biarritz.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1960 Cadillac Biarritz | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | Biarritz |
Year Released | 1995 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 590 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |