2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2000 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Citroen Picasso is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 20 kg more than 2000 Honda Accord.
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, 2000 Honda Accord (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Picasso | 2000 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Picasso | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
