2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Volvo 850
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 850 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 279 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 850. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1995 Volvo 850. 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, 1995 Volvo 850, 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 1995 Volvo 850. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1995 Volvo 850 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | 850 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |
