1976 Alpine A 442 vs. 2011 Toyota Venza

To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 442 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 442 (484 HP @ 9900 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 966 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 442.

Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alpine A 442. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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. 2011 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1976 Alpine A 442 has manual transmission. 1976 Alpine A 442 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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