2007 Volvo S80 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2007 Volvo S80. (235 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo S80.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volvo S80. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo S80. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volvo S80 | 2010 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Volvo | Bentley |
| Model | S80 | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
