2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (397 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE weights approximately 119 kg more than 2008 Bentley Continental GTC.
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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2013 Cadillac ESCALADE | |
Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
Model | Continental GTC | ESCALADE |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 2594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1928 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2947 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 98 L |