2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 2 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (87 HP @ 1900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1329 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 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso. 2007 Land Rover Discovery 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. 2007 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Picasso | Discovery |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 205 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 86 L |