2005 Dodge Stratus vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Stratus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Stratus would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Stratus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1027 kg more than 2005 Dodge Stratus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Stratus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Stratus. (217 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Stratus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Stratus | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Dodge | Bentley |
| Model | Stratus | Continental |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2424 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 90 L |
