2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 2012 Volvo S60
To start off, 2012 Volvo S60 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Continental T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Continental T would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2012 Volvo S60. (325 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 691 kg more than 2012 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Bentley Continental T. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo S60 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo S60. (479 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Continental T | 2012 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental T | S60 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
