2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1959 Volvo 120
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Volvo 120 would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1455 kg more than 1959 Volvo 120.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 757 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Volvo 120. (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1959 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | 120 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1580 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |