2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 617 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Continental | 300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
