2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2006 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2006 Citroen Xsara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Continental 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1226 kg more than 2006 Citroen Xsara. 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, 2006 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 670 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen Xsara. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen Xsara. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2006 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 2006 Citroen Xsara 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 | 2006 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental | Xsara |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |