2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Volvo S80
To start off, 2013 Volvo S80 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 (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Volvo S80. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 591 kg more than 2013 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 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, 2013 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo S80. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Continental | 2013 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | S80 |
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 | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1829 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4851 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1861 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1493 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2835 mm |