2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1998 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 7 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 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1998 Subaru SVX. (218 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 720 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental GT | 1998 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Continental GT | SVX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 553 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
