2010 Volvo S80 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volvo S80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volvo S80 would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 2010 Volvo S80. (281 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2010 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 632 kg more than 2010 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (400 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volvo S80 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Volvo | Bentley |
| Model | S80 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1838 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1862 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1494 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2835 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
