1992 Holden Barina vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Barina would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1992 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 549 kg more than 1992 Holden Barina. 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Barina. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Barina.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Holden Barina | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Holden | Toyota |
Model | Barina | Picnic |
Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |