1988 Renault 19 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 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Venza weights approximately 786 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Renault 19. 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, 2010 Toyota Venza (246 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (182 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19. 2010 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 19 | 2010 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 19 | Venza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1236 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2776 mm |
