1974 Renault Siete vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault Siete 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 78 more horse power than 1974 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 519 kg more than 1974 Renault Siete. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Renault Siete | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Siete | Picnic |
Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1037 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 72 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2680 mm |