1972 GMC Jimmy vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 GMC Jimmy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 GMC Jimmy would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1972 GMC Jimmy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 10 kg more than 2013 Toyota Venza.
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 Toyota Venza (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 GMC Jimmy. (242 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 GMC Jimmy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 GMC Jimmy | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Jimmy | Venza |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2775 mm |
