2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac STS. (252 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 695 kg more than 2005 Cadillac STS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Cadillac STS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac STS. (342 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | STS | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
