2007 Bentley Continental vs. 1997 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2007 Bentley Continental is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1997 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2007 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 2007 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Citroen Xsara, 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, 2007 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 758 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Citroen Xsara. (117 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Citroen Xsara. 2007 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1997 Citroen Xsara has manual transmission. 1997 Citroen Xsara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Continental | 1997 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental | Xsara |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 54 L |