1994 Nissan President vs. 1998 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 552 kg more than 1998 Toyota Picnic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Nissan President is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 Nissan President. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Picnic. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1998 Toyota Picnic has manual transmission. 1998 Toyota Picnic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Nissan President | 1998 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | President | Picnic |
Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4494 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 394 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2680 mm |