1999 Honda HR-V vs. 2000 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2000 Toyota Picnic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda HR-V 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 23 more horse power than 1999 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda HR-V 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, 1999 Honda HR-V 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda HR-V | 2000 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | HR-V | Picnic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
