2004 Pontiac GTO vs. 2011 Citroen C6
To start off, 2011 Citroen C6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Citroen C6 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Pontiac GTO.
Because 2004 Pontiac GTO 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 2004 Pontiac GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C6, 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, 2004 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 2011 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Citroen |
| Model | GTO | C6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
