1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1997 Toyota Venture is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint would be higher. At 1,810 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Venture weights approximately 425 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Alfa Romeo Sprint | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Sprint | Venture |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
