2006 Citroen C5 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2006 Citroen C5 and 2006 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,309 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 183 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Because 2006 Ferrari F430 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 Ferrari F430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Citroen C5, 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 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Citroen C5. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Citroen C5 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | C5 | F430 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 95 L |