1998 Citroen Xsara vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 3,993 cc, 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP) has 426 more horse power than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1998 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 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 1998 Citroen Xsara. 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 (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xsara. (113 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xsara. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Citroen Xsara | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Citroen | Bentley |
Model | Xsara | Continental |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 500 HP |
Torque | 113 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2227 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1404 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2746 mm |