2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (208 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. 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, 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Type | W | boxer |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 308 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |