2004 BMW 630 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 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 434 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2004 BMW 630 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 BMW 630. 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 BMW 630 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 630 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:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
| Make | BMW | Citroen |
| Model | 630 | Picasso |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
