1989 Citroen XM vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 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), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (621 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 453 more horse power than 1989 Citroen XM. (168 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen XM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 975 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 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 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 (800 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen XM. (235 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen XM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Citroen XM | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | XM | Continental |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 621 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 329 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4804 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2194 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1388 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2745 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 90 L |
