2007 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2007 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Optra and 2007 Citroen Picasso were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Optra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Optra (108 HP) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Optra should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 140 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Optra.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Chevrolet Optra (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Optra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Optra | 2007 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Optra | Picasso |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 78.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |