2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental and 2006 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 870 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester.

Because 2006 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (875 Nm) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2006 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Bentley Continental 2006 Subaru Forester
Make Bentley Subaru
Model Continental Forester
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6748 cc 2457 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 163 HP
Torque 875 Nm 225 Nm
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 79 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4800 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 20.6 L/100km 8.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 60 L


 

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