2003 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2003 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP) has 335 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 626 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Bentley Continental GT (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Continental GT | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental GT | S80 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 67 L |
