2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2006 Bentley Continental and 2006 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 804 kg more than 2006 Volvo V70.
Because 2006 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 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V70, 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo V70. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Continental | 2006 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental | V70 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2401 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 128 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
