1998 Honda Today vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2000 Toyota Picnic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 625 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Picnic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Today | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Today | Picnic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 655 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |