1990 Alpine A 610 vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alpine A 610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alpine A 610 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Alpine A 610 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alpine A 610 weights approximately 94 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 1990 Alpine A 610 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 1990 Alpine A 610. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Citroen Picasso, 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, 1990 Alpine A 610 (357 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine A 610 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alpine A 610 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Alpine | Citroen |
Model | A 610 | Picasso |
Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 248 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 357 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1414 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1640 mm |