1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 460 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 261 more horse power than 1989 Volvo 460. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1364 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 460, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 460. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Volvo 460 has manual transmission. 1989 Volvo 460 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 | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | 460 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 60 L |