2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2009 Jeep Compass is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 404 kg more than 2009 Jeep Compass.
Because 2009 Jeep Compass is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Compass 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Compass. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Compass. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2009 Jeep Compass has manual transmission. 2009 Jeep Compass will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Continental | 2009 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Bentley | Jeep |
| Model | Continental | Compass |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |
