1995 Acura Legend vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso

To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 269 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Acura Legend (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 1995 Acura Legend has manual transmission. 1995 Acura Legend will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Picasso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Acura Legend 2008 Citroen Picasso
Make Acura Citroen
Model Legend Picasso
Year Released 1995 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3206 cc 1996 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 0 HP
Torque 286 Nm 196 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1595 kg 1326 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 4280 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2920 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 55 L