2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Cadillac Seville
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Seville 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 150 more horse power than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (271 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 706 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1998 Cadillac Seville | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | Seville |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
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 | 2454 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |