2009 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2009 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Continental GTC and 2009 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (592 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 426 more horse power than 2009 Volvo S40. (166 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Volvo S40.
Because 2009 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volvo S40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2009 Bentley Continental GTC (553 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volvo S40. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental GTC | 2009 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental GTC | S40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5997 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 592 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
