2008 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GT (600 HP) has 455 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 838 kg more than 2009 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester. 2008 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2009 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2009 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Continental GT | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Continental GT | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2500 cc |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 145 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2388 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1674 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |