2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2005 Citroen Picasso and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 80 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.

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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm). This means 2005 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 2005 Honda Accord
Make Citroen Honda
Model Picasso Accord
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1997 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 205 Nm 218 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4770 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 65 L


 

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