1996 Dodge Stealth vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Stealth. (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Stealth. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 590 kg more than 1996 Dodge Stealth. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Stealth. (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Stealth. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Stealth has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Stealth will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Stealth | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Dodge | Bentley |
| Model | Stealth | Continental |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2746 mm |
