2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2000 Citroen C3
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 349 more horse power than 2000 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2000 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1204 kg more than 2000 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C3, 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 763 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Citroen C3. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Citroen C3. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2000 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2000 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 2000 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental | C3 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1246 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |