2003 Cadillac Seville vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 719 kg more than 2003 Cadillac Seville. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Cadillac Seville. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac Seville | 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | Seville | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1806 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
