2008 Citroen C4 vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C4 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 212 more horse power than 2008 Citroen C4. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C4 weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen C4. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen C4 | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | C4 | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |