2001 Citroen C5 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 802 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 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Citroen C5 | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
Make | Citroen | Bentley |
Model | C5 | Continental GT |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 207 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 650 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1548 kg | 2350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1389 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.8 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |