2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 8 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) has 121 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac STS. (300 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 668 kg more than 2009 Cadillac STS. 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 602 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac STS. (273 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2009 Cadillac STS | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | STS |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 300 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
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 | 1782 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 12.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |