2011 Lexus GS vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2011 Lexus GS and 2011 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GS weights approximately 467 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 Lexus GS 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 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Lexus GS (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (245 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus GS | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Lexus | Citroen |
| Model | GS | C3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1821 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1425 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
