2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C6 and 2009 Nissan 370Z were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,699 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 316 kg more than 2009 Nissan 370Z.

Because 2009 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C6, 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 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z. 2009 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C6 2009 Nissan 370Z
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C6 370Z
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2720 cc 3699 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 332 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.3:1 9.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1870 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2560 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 72 L 72 L


 

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