1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Dodge Durango
To start off, both 1999 Bentley Continental and 1999 Dodge Durango were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Durango. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 475 kg more than 1999 Dodge Durango. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Durango 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Durango. (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1999 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Continental | Durango |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |