1988 Citroen C 15 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 556 more horse power than 1988 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1640 kg more than 1988 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen C 15. (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen C 15 | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | C 15 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
