2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S40. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 950 kg more than 2005 Volvo S40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S40. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S40. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2005 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2005 Volvo S40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | S40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
