1993 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2009 Volvo S80
To start off, 2009 Volvo S80 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volvo S80 (311 HP @ 5950 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1993 Bentley Brooklands.
Because 2009 Volvo S80 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Bentley Brooklands. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volvo S80 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, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bentley Brooklands | 2009 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Brooklands | S80 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4412 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
