1972 Citroen Dyane vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Citroen Dyane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Citroen Dyane 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 (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1972 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 745 kg more than 1972 Citroen Dyane. 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Citroen Dyane | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Citroen | Toyota |
Model | Dyane | Picnic |
Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |