2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2002 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2002 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental 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 81 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 228 kg more than 2001 Bentley Continental.
Because 2002 Cadillac Escalade is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Escalade will offer significantly more control. 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 495 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2002 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | Escalade |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 5966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |