2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 500 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. 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, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Citroen |
| Model | Vanquish | Picasso |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 55 L |
