1998 Lancia Ypsilon 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 Lancia Ypsilon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Ypsilon 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 74 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Ypsilon. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 485 kg more than 1998 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 2000 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Ypsilon. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Ypsilon | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Ypsilon | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |
