1974 Citroen CX vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Citroen CX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Citroen CX would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 429 more horse power than 1974 Citroen CX. (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Citroen CX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 948 kg more than 1974 Citroen CX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Citroen CX. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Citroen CX. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Citroen CX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Citroen CX | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | CX | Continental |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1372 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2746 mm |
