2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2002 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Cadillac Escalade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Cadillac Escalade would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (340 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 338 kg more than 2005 Bentley Continental GT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Cadillac Escalade. (380 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2002 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Continental GT | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5966 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 2678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
