1984 Dodge Omni vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Dodge Omni. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Dodge Omni would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1984 Dodge Omni. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1984 Dodge Omni. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 358 kg more than 1984 Dodge Omni. 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, 1998 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Dodge Omni. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Dodge Omni.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Dodge Omni | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Omni | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 117 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 980 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
