2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1962 Cadillac Biarritz

To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac Biarritz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac Biarritz would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 270 kg more than 1962 Cadillac Biarritz.

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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Cadillac Biarritz. (582 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Cadillac Biarritz.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental 1962 Cadillac Biarritz
Make Bentley Cadillac
Model Continental Biarritz
Year Released 2006 1962
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6748 cc 6388 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 197 HP
Torque 875 Nm 582 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 98.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 2180 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 5650 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 3300 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 75 L


 

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