2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1990 Volvo 460
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 460 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 301 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 460. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1400 kg more than 1990 Volvo 460. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 460, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 700 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 460. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 460 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 460 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 | 1990 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | 460 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
