2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2005 Citroen C3

To start off, both 2005 Bentley Continental and 2005 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP) has 480 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1370 kg more than 2005 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 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 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C3, 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen C3. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bentley Continental 2005 Citroen C3
Make Bentley Citroen
Model Continental C3
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 1359 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 552 HP 72 HP
Torque 875 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 77 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1080 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 108 L 45 L


 

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