2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Jeep Wrangler

To start off, 2008 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 8 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 472 kg more than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 550 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Wrangler. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Jeep Wrangler has manual transmission. 2008 Jeep Wrangler will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Continental 2008 Jeep Wrangler
Make Bentley Jeep
Model Continental Wrangler
Year Released 2000 2008
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 3776 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 205 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 325 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 87 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1978 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1810 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2430 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 70 L


 

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