2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 325 kg more than 2008 Citroen Picasso.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Citroen Picasso. 2013 Porsche 911 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. 2013 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Citroen | Porsche |
Model | Picasso | 911 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1749 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 493 HP |
Torque | 160 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 312 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 3.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |