2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1999 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (240 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2525 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5291 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1976 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1466 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3066 mm | 2530 mm |
