1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2004 Chrysler 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 562 kg more than 2004 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (569 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 2004 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
Model | Continental | 300 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6057 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
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 | 1888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 72 L |