1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Continental. (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 675 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | CTS |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 536 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |