1999 Toyota Picnic vs. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is newer by 12 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 2,000 cc, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 459 kg more than 1999 Toyota Picnic. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Sharan (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Picnic | 2011 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Picnic | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1987 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1904 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2919 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
