2010 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1976 Volvo 260
To start off, 2010 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volvo 260. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volvo 260 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 260. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1976 Volvo 260. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (1,048 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 830 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 260. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Brooklands | 1976 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Brooklands | 260 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 1048 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3117 mm | 2660 mm |
