1988 BMW 535 vs. 2010 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2010 Toyota Venza is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 535 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 76 kg more than 1988 BMW 535.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 BMW 535. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza 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, 1988 BMW 535 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | BMW | Toyota |
| Model | 535 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
