2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 244 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona.
Because 1979 Opel Ascona 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 1979 Opel Ascona. 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, 1979 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (196 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Citroen Picasso has automatic transmission and 1979 Opel Ascona has manual transmission. 1979 Opel Ascona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Citroen Picasso will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Citroen | Opel |
Model | Picasso | Ascona |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 142 HP |
Torque | 196 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |