2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2001 Citroen C5
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Arnage and 2001 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (136 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1185 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, 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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 645 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2001 Citroen C5 has manual transmission. 2001 Citroen C5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Arnage | 2001 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Arnage | C5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 66 L |
