1981 Toyota Blizzard vs. 1996 Venturi 400
To start off, 1996 Venturi 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 110 kg more than 1996 Venturi 400.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Venturi 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Toyota Blizzard | 1996 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Toyota | Venturi |
| Model | Blizzard | 400 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2188 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2500 mm |
