2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2013 Volvo X670
To start off, 2013 Volvo X670 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental 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 125 more horse power than 2013 Volvo X670. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2013 Volvo X670. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 522 kg more than 2013 Volvo X670. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volvo X670 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Volvo X670 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volvo X670. (441 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volvo X670.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2013 Volvo X670 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | X670 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4838 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1604 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2815 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 28.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |