1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 225 kg more than 2011 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Continental | Durango |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1819 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |