2006 Citroen C3 vs. 2006 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2006 Citroen C3 and 2006 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2006 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Porsche 911 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 2006 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C3, 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Citroen C3 2006 Porsche 911
Make Citroen Porsche
Model C3 911
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Convertible
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1587 cc 3589 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 326 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 370 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.5 mm 96 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 83 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 11.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 192 km/hour 285 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 5.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1140 kg 1735 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 67 L


 

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