1988 Renault 19 vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 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 35 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (91 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 342 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Renault 19 | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 19 | Picnic |
Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |