2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Dodge Viper

To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental GT and 2009 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,356 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1004 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.

Because 2009 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental GT. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Continental GT 2009 Dodge Viper
Make Bentley Dodge
Model Continental GT Viper
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Coupe Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5996 cc 8356 cc
Engine Type W V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 592 HP 600 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 553 Nm 759 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2695 kg 1691 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 13.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 23.5 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 61 L


 

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