2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2006 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur and 2006 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S80. (312 HP @ 5950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 758 kg more than 2006 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (651 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2006 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | S80 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4414 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 312 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5950 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 6.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5310 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
