2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GT and 2008 Citroen Picasso were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2008 Citroen Picasso (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT. (163 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo GT.
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2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Citroen |
Model | GT | Picasso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 14.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |