1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Subaru Legacy is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 925 kg more than 2007 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Legacy 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Continental | Legacy |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |