2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 1978 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Mark II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Mark II (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 120 kg more than 1978 Toyota Mark II.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Mark II (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Mark II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 1978 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Picasso | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
