2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2008 Dodge Caliber is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2008 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Caliber, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Caliber. (190 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2008 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Continental | Caliber |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 154 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |