1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1999 Citroen Xantia
To start off, both 1999 Bentley Arnage and 1999 Citroen Xantia were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xantia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xantia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Bentley Arnage 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 1999 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xantia. (153 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xantia.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Arnage | 1999 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Arnage | Xantia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |