2001 Acura RL vs. 2010 Citroen C6
To start off, 2010 Citroen C6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Citroen C6 (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Citroen C6 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2001 Acura RL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 Acura RL (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura RL | 2010 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Acura | Citroen |
| Model | RL | C6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2910 mm |
