2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2010 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2010 Volvo XC70 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental GT would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2010 Volvo XC70. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 456 kg more than 2010 Volvo XC70. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo XC70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2010 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental GT | XC70 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 281 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1884 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4839 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1603 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2814 mm |
Fuel Consumption City | 26.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |