2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2010 Subaru Outback is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Outback. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 837 kg more than 2010 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Outback. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 2010 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Continental | Outback |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| 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 | 421 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 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 | 2454 kg | 1617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
