2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2007 Citroen Picasso is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 396 kg more than 1996 Marcos Mantara.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Picasso | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Citroen | Marcos |
| Model | Picasso | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1090 mm |
