1988 Rover Vitesse vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Rover Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Rover Vitesse would be higher. At 2,675 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Rover Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Rover Vitesse (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Rover Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Rover Vitesse weights approximately 87 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Rover Vitesse (229 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Rover Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Rover Vitesse | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Rover | Toyota |
| Model | Vitesse | Venture |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2675 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 229 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1427 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
