2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Viper. (450 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Viper.
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) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Viper. (664 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Viper. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Continental | Viper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 7999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 450 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 664 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 98.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |