2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 351 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 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Picasso | 2006 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Picasso | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 180 L |
