2005 Bentley Continental GT vs. 2003 Citroen C3
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (553 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 2003 Citroen C3. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2003 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1287 kg more than 2003 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental GT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Citroen C3. (111 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Citroen C3. 2005 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2003 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2003 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Bentley Continental GT | 2003 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental GT | C3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1124 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 553 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 318 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 17.3 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2340 kg | 1053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |