2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Volvo S60
To start off, 2013 Volvo S60 is newer by 13 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 100 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S60. (321 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 688 kg more than 2013 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo S60 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, 2013 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S60. (480 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2013 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 321 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2097 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1484 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2776 mm |