1993 Honda Accord vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1996 Toyota Picnic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1993 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1993 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 120 kg more than 1993 Honda Accord. 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 (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Honda Accord. (172 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Honda Accord | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Accord | Picnic |
Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |