2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler 300. (243 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 605 kg more than 2007 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Continental | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3518 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3060 mm |
