2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Ram. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Ram. 2008 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. 2008 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Continental GT | Ram |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 4701 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 780 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 | 2388 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 Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 132 L |