1988 Citroen AX vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Citroen AX would be higher. At 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Citroen AX. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1988 Citroen AX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 585 kg more than 1988 Citroen AX. 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Citroen AX. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Citroen AX | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Citroen | Toyota |
| Model | AX | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 70 L |
