1959 Austin 7 vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin 7 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 725 kg more than 1959 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin 7 | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Austin | Toyota |
| Model | 7 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2680 mm |
