1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2007 Volvo V70
To start off, 2007 Volvo V70 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V70. (177 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 794 kg more than 2007 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bentley Brooklands 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 1998 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo V70, 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, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V70. (241 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2007 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Brooklands | V70 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |
