2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2005 Citroen Picasso is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 90 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Picasso | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Picasso | Carina |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
