2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Citroen C3 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 (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 2002 Citroen C3. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1071 kg more than 2002 Citroen C3. 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 2002 Citroen C3. 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 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Citroen C3 | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Citroen | Bentley |
| Model | C3 | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 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 | 1279 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1379 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
