1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2003 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 176 kg more than 2003 Dodge Ram.
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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Ram. (732 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Ram. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2003 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Continental | Ram |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 732 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3030 mm |
