2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 1979 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2005 Citroen Picasso is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Picasso (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 Toyota Corona 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 1979 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Citroen Picasso (205 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corona. 2005 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 1979 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1979 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Citroen Picasso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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