1988 Renault 25 vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1988 Renault 25. (124 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 125 kg more than 1988 Renault 25. 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, 1988 Renault 25 (186 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 25 | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 25 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
