2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2008 Citroen Picasso and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen Picasso | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Citroen | Porsche |
| Model | Picasso | 911 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 350 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
