2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Cadillac STS-V
To start off, 2006 Cadillac STS-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Cadillac STS-V (440 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac STS-V should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental.
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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac STS-V. (584 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac STS-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2006 Cadillac STS-V | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Continental | STS-V |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 440 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 584 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |
