2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody

To start off, both 2007 Citroen C8 and 2007 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C8. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 44 kg more than 2007 Citroen C8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C8, 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 Nissan Hardbody (265 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C8. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C8.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C8 2007 Nissan Hardbody
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C8 Hardbody
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2230 cc 3275 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 156 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 8.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.9 seconds 11.5 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1648 kg 1692 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1800 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2960 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 14.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 84 L


 

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