2010 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2010 Porsche 911 and 2010 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 228 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 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 2010 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Citroen C3, 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Porsche 911 | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Porsche | Citroen |
Model | 911 | C3 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1808 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1311 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 47 L |