2008 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2007 Citroen Picasso
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Spark is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Citroen Picasso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Citroen Picasso (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (51 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Citroen Picasso should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. 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 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Spark. (69 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Spark | 2007 Citroen Picasso | |
Make | Chevrolet | Citroen |
Model | Spark | Picasso |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 795 cc | 1586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 20.6 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |