1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Vega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Vega | Venza |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 67 L |
