2009 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 550 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram. 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Ram. (510 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Ram | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
Make | Dodge | Bentley |
Model | Ram | Continental Supersports |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2241 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 90 L |