2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1979 Subaru Rex
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Rex. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Rex would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Rex. (29 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Rex. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1915 kg more than 1979 Subaru Rex. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 833 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Rex. (42 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Rex. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1979 Subaru Rex has manual transmission. 1979 Subaru Rex will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1979 Subaru Rex | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Continental | Rex |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 543 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1930 mm |
