2011 Citroen C5 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, both 2011 Citroen C5 and 2011 Ferrari 599 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 538 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2011 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ferrari 599 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 Ferrari 599. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Citroen C5 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | C5 | 599 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 105 L |