2011 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2011 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2011 Bentley Continental GTC and 2011 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2011 Volvo XC90. (311 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 373 kg more than 2011 Volvo XC90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo XC90. (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Bentley Continental GTC | 2011 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Continental GTC | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2567 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 23.5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
