1999 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 721 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Continental | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | S60 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
