1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Continental 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 196 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC70. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 788 kg more than 2008 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 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 Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC70. (542 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC70. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo XC70 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo XC70 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 | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | XC70 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 68 L |