2006 Renault Clio vs. 1996 Toyota Picnic

To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 10 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Renault Clio. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Picnic should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Picnic weights approximately 305 kg more than 2006 Renault Clio. 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, 1996 Toyota Picnic (181 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Picnic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Clio.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Renault Clio 1996 Toyota Picnic
Make Renault Toyota
Model Clio Picnic
Year Released 2006 1996
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1390 cc 1988 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 97 HP 127 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 127 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline 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 1030 kg 1335 kg
Vehicle Length 3780 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 70 L


 

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