2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR

To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 and 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP) has 956 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C4. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C4, 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, 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 913 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C4. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen C4 2008 Koenigsegg CCXR
Make Citroen Koenigsegg
Model C4 CCXR
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1587 cc 4719 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 1064 HP
Torque 147 Nm 1060 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 6100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 194 km/hour 400 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.9 seconds 2.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1278 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 4293 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1996 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 22 L/100km


 

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