2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 573 kg more than 2009 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Citroen C3, 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 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3. 2009 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2009 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2009 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | C3 | F430 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 483 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 311 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.4 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.4 L/100km | 18.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 95 L |