2011 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Citroen C3

To start off, both 2011 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 277 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 288 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 (420 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 273 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 Porsche 911 2011 Citroen C3
Make Porsche Citroen
Model 911 C3
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3800 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 385 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 147 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type AWD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1252 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 3940 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1300 mm 1570 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 67 L 47 L


 

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