2007 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, both 2007 Bentley Continental GT and 2007 Volvo V50 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2007 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 849 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental GT | V50 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2433 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 313 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2110 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |