2000 Acura Integra vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic

To start off, 2000 Acura Integra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Picnic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Acura Integra (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Picnic. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Acura Integra should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Acura Integra.

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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura Integra. 2000 Acura Integra has automatic transmission and 1996 Toyota Picnic has manual transmission. 1996 Toyota Picnic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Acura Integra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Acura Integra 1996 Toyota Picnic
Make Acura Toyota
Model Integra Picnic
Year Released 2000 1996
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1797 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 4530 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L