1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, both 1996 Bentley Continental and 1996 Citroen Berlingo were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1348 kg more than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Berlingo, 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, 1996 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 759 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Citroen Berlingo. (116 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Citroen Berlingo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Continental | 1996 Citroen Berlingo | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental | Berlingo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 116 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1102 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |