2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Ferrari 612
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Ferrari 612 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2007 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Ferrari 612 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 2007 Ferrari 612. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | C5 | 612 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.3 seconds | 4.2 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 | 1491 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 108 L |