2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Citroen Xsara
To start off, both 2000 Bentley Arnage and 2000 Citroen Xsara were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1162 kg more than 2000 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen Xsara, 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen Xsara. (217 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 2000 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Arnage | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 54 L |
