2007 Acura RL vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Acura RL weights approximately 255 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2007 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Acura RL 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 Acura RL (348 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2007 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura RL | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Acura | Citroen |
Model | RL | Picasso |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 348 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 81.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |