2002 Citroen C 15 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C 15 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C 15. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1540 kg more than 2002 Citroen C 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC 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 GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C 15. (113 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C 15 | 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | C 15 | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
