2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac 62. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 236 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Continental | 62 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6381 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 583 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 2218 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
