2004 BMW 120 vs. 1999 Toyota Picnic
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 5 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, 2004 BMW 120 (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Picnic. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Picnic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 BMW 120.
Because 2004 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Picnic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 1999 Toyota Picnic | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 120 | Picnic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2740 mm |
