1998 Toyota Picnic vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Toyota Picnic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 188 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
Because 1996 Venturi 400 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 1996 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Picnic | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Toyota | Venturi |
| Model | Picnic | 400 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
