1989 Citroen XM vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Citroen XM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Citroen XM would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1989 Citroen XM. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Citroen XM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur 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, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (235 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | XM | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1466 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
