2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 716 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
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, 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | S80 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 551 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 400 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 | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |
