2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Cadillac DTS
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GT and 2008 Cadillac DTS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac DTS. (292 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 750 kg more than 2008 Cadillac DTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac DTS. (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Cadillac DTS | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental GT | DTS |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4565 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 780 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |