2006 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental GTC and 2006 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 416 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1145 kg more than 2006 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 GTC (881 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 694 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental GTC 2006 Subaru Legacy
Make Bentley Subaru
Model Continental GTC Legacy
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5998 cc 1994 cc
Engine Type W boxer
Horse Power 552 HP 136 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 881 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 318 km/hour 188 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.8 seconds 11.5 seconds
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2580 kg 1435 kg
Vehicle Length 5310 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 17.3 L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 64 L


 

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