2008 Citroen C3 vs. 2008 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C3 and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 377 kg more than 2008 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C3.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C3 2008 Porsche 911
Make Citroen Porsche
Model C3 911
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1586 cc 3824 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 147 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.5 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 192 km/hour 288 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.9 seconds 4.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1159 kg 1536 kg
Vehicle Length 3860 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1540 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2470 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.2 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 67 L


 

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