1992 Dodge Spirit vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 69 kg more than 1992 Dodge Spirit.
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, 1992 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Spirit | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Spirit | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2740 mm |
