1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Fiat Ritmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Fiat Ritmo 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 (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 500 kg more than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. 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 (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Ritmo. (87 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Ritmo.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Ritmo | Picnic |
Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |