1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 162 kg more than 1998 Toyota Picnic.
Because 1959 Austin A 90 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 1959 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic, 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, 1959 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Austin A 90 | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Picnic |
Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |