2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1961 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 324 kg more than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (583 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | Eldorado |
Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 583 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 2130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |