2002 Subaru Outback vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Outback. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Outback would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 467 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports weights approximately 751 kg more than 2002 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Subaru Outback | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
| Make | Subaru | Bentley |
| Model | Outback | Continental Supersports |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2241 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1946 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
