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 |