2006 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 930 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 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 GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (343 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy. 2006 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2003 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Bentley Continental GT | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Continental GT | Legacy |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Type | W | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |