2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Citroen Picasso. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Citroen Picasso would be higher. At 6,749 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom. 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, 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (205 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Citroen Picasso | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Citroen | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Picasso | Phantom |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 448 HP |
Torque | 205 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 100 L |