2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Dodge Ram

To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 3 kg more than 2006 Bentley Continental GT.

Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Ram will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental GT 2007 Dodge Ram
Make Bentley Dodge
Model Continental GT Ram
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 4701 cc
Engine Type W V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 235 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 650 Nm 408 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.2 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2340 kg 2343 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 5840 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 3580 mm
Fuel Consumption 13.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 21.4 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 132 L


 

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