2008 Cadillac DTS vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac DTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac DTS would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac DTS. (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac DTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 712 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 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Cadillac DTS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac DTS. (391 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac DTS.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac DTS | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
Model | DTS | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 600 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |