2011 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2011 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2011 Bentley Continental GTC and 2011 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1172 kg more than 2011 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - 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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Impreza. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Impreza. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2011 Subaru Impreza has manual transmission. 2011 Subaru Impreza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | 2011 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Continental GTC | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2567 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1397 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
