2009 Citroen C3 vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C3 and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 278 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 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C3 | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | C3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
