2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1993 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 6,000 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (641 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 424 more horse power than 1993 Subaru SVX. (217 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1993 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 768 kg more than 1993 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (780 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Continental GT | 1993 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Continental GT | SVX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 780 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 | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
