2007 Bentley Continental vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, 2008 Volvo V70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 922 kg more than 2008 Volvo V70.
Because 2007 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 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (350 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo V70 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo V70 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental | V70 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |