2009 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2007 Volvo V50
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volvo V50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volvo V50 would be higher. At 5,996 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2007 Volvo V50. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1159 kg more than 2007 Volvo V50. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Continental GT (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo V50. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo V50.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GT | 2007 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental GT | V50 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 2433 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
