1996 Mini MK VI vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic
To start off, both 1996 Mini MK VI 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 (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Mini MK VI. (41 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1996 Mini MK VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 715 kg more than 1996 Mini MK VI. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mini MK VI. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mini MK VI.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Mini MK VI | 1996 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Mini | Toyota |
Model | MK VI | Picnic |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 620 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2680 mm |