2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1392 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Continental | Ram |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 447 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3530 mm |