2008 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Continental GTC and 2008 Citroen Picasso were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1235 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC 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, 2008 Bentley Continental GTC (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Continental GTC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Bentley Continental GTC | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Continental GTC | Picasso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 312 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 10.8 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 | 2475 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.3 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 55 L |