2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 1996 Honda CRX
To start off, 2007 Citroen Picasso is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,749 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda CRX (158 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda CRX should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Honda CRX.
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 Citroen Picasso (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda CRX. (143 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Picasso | 1996 Honda CRX | |
| Make | Citroen | Honda |
| Model | Picasso | CRX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2380 mm |
