2000 Toyota Picnic vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Picnic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Picnic would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Picnic. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 69 kg more than 2000 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Picnic. (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Picnic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Picnic | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Toyota | Nissan |
| Model | Picnic | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
