2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Citroen Picasso is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 190 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
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, 1997 Toyota Carina (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen Picasso | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Picasso | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
