2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Maserati MC12
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Maserati MC12 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,997 cc (2 cylinders), 2008 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen Picasso weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Maserati MC12.
Because 2008 Maserati MC12 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 2008 Maserati MC12. 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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Citroen | Maserati |
| Model | Picasso | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 623 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 28.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 88 L |
