1997 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 12 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, 2009 Chrysler 300 (424 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 415 kg more than 2009 Chrysler 300.
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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chrysler 300. (569 Nm @ 480 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 2009 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Continental | 300 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 480 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| 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 | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |
