1967 Fiat 124 vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 430 kg more than 1967 Fiat 124. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Fiat 124 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 1967 Fiat 124. 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 124 | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 124 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
