2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C8 and 2009 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 411 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 77 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 599.
Because 2009 Ferrari 599 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 599. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C8, 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 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C8 | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
| Model | C8 | 599 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.5 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 105 L |
