1998 Proton Persona 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 Proton Persona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Proton Persona 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 53 more horse power than 1998 Proton Persona. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1998 Proton Persona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 375 kg more than 1998 Proton Persona. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Proton Persona. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Proton Persona.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Proton Persona | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
Make | Proton | Toyota |
Model | Persona | Picnic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 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 | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |