1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 914 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Viper. (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Viper. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Viper 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 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Continental | Viper |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| 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 | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
