2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 546 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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 Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm) has 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 66 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3910 mm |
