2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte

To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Maserati Quattroporte were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 750 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 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 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 Quattroporte. 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 Quattroporte (460 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 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. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Citroen Picasso 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
Make Citroen Maserati
Model Picasso Quattroporte
Year Released 2008 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1560 cc 4244 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 395 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 241 Nm 460 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4250 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.8 seconds 5.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 1990 kg
Vehicle Length 4280 mm 5060 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.9 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 L 90 L


 

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