2010 Bentley Continental GTC vs. 2007 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (600 HP) has 492 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GTC weights approximately 1248 kg more than 2007 Citroen Xsara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GTC is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen Xsara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GTC (750 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 603 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Xsara. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Continental GTC | 2007 Citroen Xsara | |
| Make | Bentley | Citroen |
| Model | Continental GTC | Xsara |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2485 kg | 1237 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4803 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1389 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2746 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
