2008 Porsche 911 vs. 2005 Citroen Xsara
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Xsara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Xsara would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 Citroen Xsara.
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, 2005 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Xsara. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Xsara. 2005 Citroen Xsara has automatic transmission and 2008 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2008 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Citroen Xsara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Porsche 911 | 2005 Citroen Xsara | |
Make | Porsche | Citroen |
Model | 911 | Xsara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 371 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1291 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |