2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1995 Volvo 960
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Volvo 960 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (523 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1995 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1995 Volvo 960.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (774 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volvo 960. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1995 Volvo 960 has manual transmission. 1995 Volvo 960 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1995 Volvo 960 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Brooklands | 960 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 774 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2780 mm |