2009 Citroen C6 vs. 2010 Acura RL
To start off, 2010 Acura RL is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RL (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C6 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2010 Acura RL.
Because 2010 Acura RL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RL 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 Citroen C6 (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Acura RL. (367 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C6 | 2010 Acura RL | |
| Make | Citroen | Acura |
| Model | C6 | RL |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2720 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4971 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 73 L |
