1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Chrysler Aspen
To start off, 2007 Chrysler Aspen is newer by 10 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 186 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler Aspen. (235 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler Aspen.
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 468 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Aspen. (407 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 2007 Chrysler Aspen | |
Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
Model | Continental | Aspen |
Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3030 mm |