1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2005 Dodge Charger is newer by 8 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Charger. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 622 kg more than 2005 Dodge Charger. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Charger. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2005 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Continental | Charger |
Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5654 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 529 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1828 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |