2004 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 326 kg more than 2012 Bentley Continental GT.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Escalade | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
Model | Escalade | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2646 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 91 L |