2011 Citroen C3 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C3 and 2011 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 408 kg more than 2011 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C3 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | C3 | 911 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 67 L |