1979 Mitsubishi Jeep vs. 2012 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2012 Toyota Venza is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep. (103 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep.
Because 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Venza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep 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, 2012 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep. 2012 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep has manual transmission. 1979 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Mitsubishi Jeep | 2012 Toyota Venza | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
Model | Jeep | Venza |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2384 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 269 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2780 mm |