2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Volvo S80
To start off, 2012 Volvo S80 is newer by 12 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 (380 HP) has 163 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S80. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 661 kg more than 2012 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 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, 2012 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 (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2012 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | S80 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 717 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
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 | 2420 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2776 mm |