2008 Citroen Xsara vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 242 kg more than 2008 Citroen Xsara.
Because 2009 Ferrari F430 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 2009 Ferrari F430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Xsara, 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, 2009 Ferrari F430 (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Xsara. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Xsara. 2008 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Xsara | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | Xsara | F430 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 503 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 95 L |