2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Nissan GT-R

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Nissan GT-R were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,799 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (469 HP) has 361 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C4. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 279 kg more than 2009 Citroen C4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Nissan GT-R is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C4. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C4 2009 Nissan GT-R
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C4 GT-R
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 3799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 469 HP
Torque 147 Nm 588 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 194 km/hour 310 km/hour
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 74 L


 

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