2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 880 kg more than 2007 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2009 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Legacy has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Legacy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Continental GT | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Type | W | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |