1989 Dodge Shadow vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Shadow would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Shadow (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Shadow should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 52 kg more than 1989 Dodge Shadow.
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, 1989 Dodge Shadow (278 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Shadow will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Shadow | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Shadow | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1288 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2740 mm |
