1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Dodge Journey
To start off, 2012 Dodge Journey is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. 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 139 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Journey. (283 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Journey.
Because 2012 Dodge Journey is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Journey. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Journey.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2012 Dodge Journey | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Continental | Journey |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| 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 | 422 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
