2005 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2005 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Equinox and 2005 Citroen Picasso were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 383 kg more than 2005 Citroen Picasso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 2005 Citroen Picasso | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
| Model | Equinox | Picasso |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |
