1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1978 Volvo 260
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 260. (146 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1978 Volvo 260. 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volvo 260. (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1978 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Turbo | 260 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 60 L |
