2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 612 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | S80 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
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 | 421 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 | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1838 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1494 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2835 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |