2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 749 kg more than 2009 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Dakota | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Dodge | Bentley |
Model | Dakota | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 3065 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 25.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 90 L |