2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1998 Subaru SVX. (218 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 Subaru SVX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Subaru SVX 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1998 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Continental | SVX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 96.9 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 | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
