1984 Citroen Visa vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (631 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 572 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 (800 Nm) has 686 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1984 Citroen Visa has manual transmission. 1984 Citroen Visa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | Visa | Continental |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1393 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 90 L |
