1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1995 Bentley Continental and 1995 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1995 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1995 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Citroen Xantia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Citroen Xantia. (135 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Citroen Xantia. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1995 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1995 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental | Xantia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1905 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1343 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |