2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Galant

To start off, both 2005 Citroen Picasso and 2005 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant (143 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 40 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant.

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 Mitsubishi Galant (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen Picasso 2005 Mitsubishi Galant
Make Citroen Mitsubishi
Model Picasso Galant
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1747 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 143 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 160 Nm 191 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1330 kg 1290 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1640 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2640 mm


 

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