1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 15 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 607 kg more than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will offer significantly more control. 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 522 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Continental | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1843 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
