1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Toyota Picnic were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Picnic (126 HP) has 26 more horse power than 1996 Audi A3. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 206 kg more than 1996 Audi A3. 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) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Audi A3. (136 Nm). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Audi | Toyota |
| Model | A3 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 126 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
