1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1996 Toyota Picnic.
Because 1960 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 1960 Austin A 90. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1960 Austin A 90 (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1960 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Austin | Toyota |
Model | A 90 | Picnic |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
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 | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
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 | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 70 L |