2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Cadillac Catera
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Cadillac Catera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Cadillac Catera would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (301 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Cadillac Catera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 884 kg more than 1999 Cadillac Catera. 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) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Cadillac Catera. (370 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Cadillac Catera.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1999 Cadillac Catera | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | Catera |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 370 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1566 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |