1978 Fiat Mirafiori vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Mirafiori would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Fiat Mirafiori is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 265 kg more than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Fiat Mirafiori 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 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. 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 (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Mirafiori.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Fiat Mirafiori | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Mirafiori | Picnic |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |