2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Crown 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 1984 Toyota Crown. 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 Citroen Picasso (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | Picasso | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
