2012 Citroen C4 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C4 and 2012 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (408 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C4. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C4 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Citroen C4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (420 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C4. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C4.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Citroen C4 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | C4 | 911 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1560 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 | 408 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |