2010 Porsche 911 vs. 2010 Citroen C5

To start off, both 2010 Porsche 911 and 2010 Citroen C5 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (450 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 5 kg more than 2010 Citroen C5. 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 C5, 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 (429 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C5.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Porsche 911 2010 Citroen C5
Make Porsche Citroen
Model 911 C5
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 1747 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 7900 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 429 Nm 160 Nm
Torque RPM 6750 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1370 kg 1365 kg
Vehicle Length 4491 mm 4620 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 66 L


 

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