2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Forester. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 991 kg more than 2004 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Forester. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2004 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Continental | Forester |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 319 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 1463 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |