2011 Citroen C4 vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier

To start off, both 2011 Citroen C4 and 2011 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (152 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C4. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C4.

Because 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 2011 Nissan Frontier. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Citroen C4, 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C4. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C4.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Citroen C4 2011 Nissan Frontier
Make Citroen Nissan
Model C4 Frontier
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1587 cc 2486 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 152 HP
Torque 147 Nm 232 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4270 mm 5230 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1750 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3200 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 80 L


 

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