1995 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 18 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 134 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (247 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 807 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo S60 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Bentley Continental | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | S60 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2097 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1484 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2776 mm |
