2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1960 Cadillac Brougham
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 155 kg more than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. 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, 2003 Bentley Continental (876 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (591 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental | 1960 Cadillac Brougham | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Continental | Brougham |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 591 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
