2005 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2005 Volvo S80. (268 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 868 kg more than 2005 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo S80. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volvo S80 | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Volvo | Bentley |
| Model | S80 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2917 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
