2012 Citroen C6 vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Citroen C6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Citroen C6 would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2012 Citroen C6. (201 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen C6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 100 kg more than 2012 Citroen C6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Citroen C6. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Citroen C6.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Citroen C6 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | C6 | Panamera |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2720 cc | 4800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | single |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 303 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2114 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1418 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |