1981 Renault 9 vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1997 Toyota Venture is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 1,810 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Venture weights approximately 434 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 9 (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 9 | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 9 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2510 mm |
