2006 Bentley Continental vs. 2012 Volvo XC60
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC60 is newer by 6 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 630 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC60.
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, 2012 Volvo XC60, 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 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC60. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC60.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 2012 Volvo XC60 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | XC60 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 3200 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1712 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2748 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |