2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2007 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Altima would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Altima weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
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 Nissan Altima (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2007 Nissan Altima has automatic transmission and 2008 Citroen Picasso has manual transmission. 2008 Citroen Picasso will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Altima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2007 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Picasso | Altima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 165 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |