1996 Toyota Picnic vs. 2007 Saleen S7
To start off, 2007 Saleen S7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Saleen S7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saleen S7 (750 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 624 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saleen S7 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 93 kg more than 2007 Saleen S7.
Because 2007 Saleen S7 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 2007 Saleen S7. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2007 Saleen S7 (949 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 771 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (178 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Saleen S7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Picnic | 2007 Saleen S7 | |
| Make | Toyota | Saleen |
| Model | Picnic | S7 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 949 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 399 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1041 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2692 mm |
