2012 Maserati GranTurismo vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Citroen C3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Citroen C3 would be higher. At 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Maserati GranTurismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 758 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 2012 Maserati GranTurismo 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 2012 Maserati GranTurismo. 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, 2012 Maserati GranTurismo (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (161 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Maserati GranTurismo | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Maserati | Citroen |
| Model | GranTurismo | C3 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4200 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1123 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4882 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1354 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2941 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |
