2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 781 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1975 Volvo 66 has manual transmission. 1975 Volvo 66 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | 66 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
