2008 Citroen Picasso vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Citroen Picasso is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 75 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Citroen Picasso. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2008 Citroen Picasso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 130 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 Citroen Picasso (241 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen Picasso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75. 2005 Rover 75 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. 2005 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Citroen Picasso | 2005 Rover 75 | |
Make | Citroen | Rover |
Model | Picasso | 75 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 241 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |