2010 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2012 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2012 Volvo XC70 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Brooklands 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 290 more horse power than 2012 Volvo XC70. (240 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2012 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 774 kg more than 2012 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 728 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Brooklands | 2012 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Brooklands | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 1048 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4838 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1604 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3117 mm | 2815 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
