1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 425 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
Because 1972 Fiat 125 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 1972 Fiat 125. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 125 | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 125 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2740 mm |
