2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 535 kg more than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V.
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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V. (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS-V. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2012 Cadillac CTS-V has manual transmission. 2012 Cadillac CTS-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 2012 Cadillac CTS-V | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental | CTS-V |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 556 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 746 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1842 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1455 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |