2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 12 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (464 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 470 kg more than 2013 Chrysler 300.
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 @ 2200 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 300. (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Continental | 300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 464 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
