2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,749 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 520 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Citroen | Honda |
Model | Picasso | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |