2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2005 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2007 Citroen Picasso is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Picasso (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Musa. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 12 kg more than 2005 Lancia Musa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Musa. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Musa. 2005 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 2007 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2007 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Citroen Picasso | 2005 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Picasso | Musa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 47 L |