2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GTC and 2008 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2008 Volvo V70. (282 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo V70.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo V70. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2008 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Continental GTC | V70 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |