2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Subaru Outback

To start off, 2011 Subaru Outback is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental 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 (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 803 kg more than 2011 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Outback 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Outback.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Bentley Continental 2011 Subaru Outback
Make Bentley Subaru
Model Continental Outback
Year Released 2000 2011
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2500 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 380 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 717 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Automatic CVT
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2420 kg 1617 kg
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1821 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1669 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2741 mm


 

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