2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 695 kg more than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. 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 (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca.
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2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2008 Subaru B9 Tribeca | |
Make | Bentley | Subaru |
Model | Continental GT | B9 Tribeca |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5996 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Type | W | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 592 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 553 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 64 L |