1954 GAZ M-20 vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1954 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Because 1954 GAZ M-20 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 1954 GAZ M-20. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 GAZ M-20 | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | GAZ | Toyota |
| Model | M-20 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
