2005 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1125 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (750 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Subaru Legacy | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Subaru | Bentley |
Model | Legacy | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 602 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3065 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |