1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1988 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 890 kg more than 1988 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Cadillac Seville. (325 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1988 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | Seville |
Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |