2005 Citroen Picasso vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 8 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 530 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 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Citroen Picasso | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Picasso | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2920 mm |
