2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2001 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Citroen Picasso is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 694 kg more than 2007 Citroen Picasso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Citroen Picasso. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Picasso | 2001 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Citroen | Land Rover |
Model | Picasso | Discovery |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
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 | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2550 mm |