2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1968 Cadillac Calais
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Cadillac Calais. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 345 kg more than 1968 Cadillac Calais. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Cadillac Calais. (711 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Cadillac Calais.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1968 Cadillac Calais | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Continental | Calais |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 109.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |
