2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1996 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1996 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 880 kg more than 1996 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, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1996 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | SVX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 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 | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
