1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1942 Cadillac 60
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1942 Cadillac 60. (148 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1942 Cadillac 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 630 kg more than 1942 Cadillac 60. 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. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1942 Cadillac 60 has manual transmission. 1942 Cadillac 60 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Bentley Continental | 1942 Cadillac 60 | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | 60 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3230 mm |