2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Cadillac XLR
To start off, 2008 Cadillac XLR is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac XLR. (320 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac XLR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 890 kg more than 2008 Cadillac XLR. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2008 Cadillac XLR | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Continental | XLR |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4565 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1560 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
