2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2008 Citroen Picasso
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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 5,667 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 373 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Lumina 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 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (471 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 2008 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Lumina | Picasso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5667 cc | 1560 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 471 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1613 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |