1999 Toyota Picnic vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Picnic (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 Toyota Yaris. 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, 1999 Toyota Picnic (210 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Picnic | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Picnic | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2470 mm |
