1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1988 Volvo 760
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Volvo 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Volvo 760 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1988 Volvo 760. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1988 Volvo 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1028 kg more than 1988 Volvo 760. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Volvo 760. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Volvo 760. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1988 Volvo 760 has manual transmission. 1988 Volvo 760 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1988 Volvo 760 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | 760 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2780 mm |