1983 Subaru Leone vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Subaru Leone. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Subaru Leone would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1983 Subaru Leone. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1983 Subaru Leone. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1983 Subaru Leone. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Subaru Leone. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Subaru Leone. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Subaru Leone. 2010 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 1983 Subaru Leone has manual transmission. 1983 Subaru Leone will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Subaru Leone | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Subaru | Bentley |
| Model | Leone | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2746 mm |
