1976 Volkswagen Rabbit vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 901 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. 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 (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. (111 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit has manual transmission. 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Volkswagen Rabbit | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Toyota |
| Model | Rabbit | Venza |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2776 mm |
