2001 BMW 745 vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 619 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2001 BMW 745 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 2001 BMW 745. 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, 2001 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | BMW | Citroen |
Model | 745 | Picasso |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |