1996 Holden XU 6 vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 1999 Toyota Picnic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Holden XU 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Holden XU 6 would be higher.
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 Holden XU 6 (515 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm). This means 1996 Holden XU 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Picnic. 1996 Holden XU 6 has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Picnic has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Picnic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Holden XU 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Holden XU 6 | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | XU 6 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
