2005 Subaru Forester vs. 2012 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 920 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. 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 GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester. 2012 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Subaru Forester | 2012 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Subaru | Bentley |
Model | Forester | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | 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 | 163 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1943 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1405 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 91 L |