2007 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R

To start off, 2009 Nissan GT-R is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen C8 would be higher. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (478 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C8 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2009 Nissan GT-R.

Because 2009 Nissan GT-R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen C8. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C8.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Citroen C8 2009 Nissan GT-R
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C8 GT-R
Year Released 2007 2009
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 3797 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 478 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 588 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 205 km/hour 310 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1837 kg 1442 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 65 L


 

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