2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (94 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Sentra weights approximately 1090 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.
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 Nissan Sentra (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Citroen | Nissan |
Model | Picasso | Sentra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |