2012 Bentley Continental GT vs. 1979 Subaru Coupe
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Subaru Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Subaru Coupe would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (567 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 496 more horse power than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (71 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 1979 Subaru Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1979 Subaru Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Subaru Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Bentley Continental GT (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Subaru Coupe. (125 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Subaru Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Bentley Continental GT | 1979 Subaru Coupe | |
| Make | Bentley | Subaru |
| Model | Continental GT | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 567 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2320 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1943 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1405 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2470 mm |
