1996 Toyota Picnic vs. 2007 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2007 Toyota RunX 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 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 31 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RunX. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 220 kg more than 2007 Toyota RunX. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RunX. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Picnic | 2007 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Picnic | RunX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
