2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (187 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 650 kg more than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (295 Nm @ 3050 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Bentley | Jeep |
Model | Continental | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3050 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 87 L |