2007 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Maserati Spyder
To start off, both 2007 Citroen Picasso and 2007 Maserati Spyder were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 478 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 2007 Maserati Spyder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Maserati Spyder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Picasso, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen Picasso. (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen Picasso. 2007 Maserati Spyder 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. 2007 Maserati Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Citroen | Maserati |
Model | Picasso | Spyder |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |