2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Picasso and 2005 Lancia Ypsilon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen Picasso (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 Citroen Picasso.
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 Citroen Picasso (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. (117 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Picasso | 2005 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Citroen | Lancia |
| Model | Picasso | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |
