2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.
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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Continental T | 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental T | Eldorado |
Year Released | 2002 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 5973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |