2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1998 Citroen Xantia
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Citroen Xantia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Citroen Xantia would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1998 Citroen Xantia.
Because 2006 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 2006 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Citroen Xantia, 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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Citroen Xantia. (142 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Citroen Xantia. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1998 Citroen Xantia has manual transmission. 1998 Citroen Xantia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1998 Citroen Xantia | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental | Xantia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1761 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2750 mm |