2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, both 2005 Citroen Picasso and 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 674 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.
Because 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada will offer significantly more control. 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 Oldsmobile Bravada (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso. 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada has automatic transmission and 2005 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2005 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Picasso | 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Citroen | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Picasso | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |
