2004 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Cadillac XTS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac XTS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (314 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac XTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Continental weights approximately 538 kg more than 2013 Cadillac XTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac XTS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac XTS 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, 2004 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 517 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac XTS. (358 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac XTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Continental | 2013 Cadillac XTS | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Continental | XTS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 314 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 358 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2831 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 76 L |
