1993 Volvo 460 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Volvo 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Volvo 460 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1993 Volvo 460. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1270 kg more than 1993 Volvo 460. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Volvo 460. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Volvo 460. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1993 Volvo 460 has manual transmission. 1993 Volvo 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Volvo 460 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Volvo | Bentley |
Model | 460 | Continental |
Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 567 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |