2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, 2011 Volvo S80 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental 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 691 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | S80 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1759 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 67 L |