1995 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (311 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 571 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Azure | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Azure | S80 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2835 mm |
