2012 Nissan GT-R vs. 2011 Citroen C5
To start off, 2012 Nissan GT-R is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan GT-R (530 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C5. (205 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan GT-R weights approximately 140 kg more than 2011 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan GT-R is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Citroen C5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan GT-R 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 Nissan GT-R (607 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C5. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan GT-R | 2011 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Citroen |
| Model | GT-R | C5 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 607 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automated manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1737 kg | 1597 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 66 L |
