2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 850 kg more than 2008 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Volvo XC70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volvo XC70 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC70. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo XC70 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo XC70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Arnage | XC70 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |