2009 Citroen C8 vs. 2009 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2009 Citroen C8 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (341 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 Citroen C8. (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C8 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.

Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Citroen C8. 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 (288 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Citroen C8. (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Citroen C8.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Citroen C8 2009 Porsche 911
Make Citroen Porsche
Model C8 911
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Minivan Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 2230 cc 3600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 156 HP 341 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 288 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 196 km/hour 284 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.6 seconds 4.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1310 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 2830 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 67 L