1984 Toyota Crown vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Crown weights approximately 17 kg more than 2009 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1984 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Toyota Crown | 2009 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Toyota | Kia |
| Model | Crown | Venga |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 48 L |
