2012 Citroen C6 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2012 Citroen C6 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 199 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C6. (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Citroen C6 weights approximately 395 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 C6. 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 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C6. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C6. 2012 Citroen C6 has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Citroen C6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Citroen C6 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | C6 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
