1989 Dodge Daytona vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Daytona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Daytona would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1989 Dodge Daytona. (141 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1989 Dodge Daytona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 461 kg more than 1989 Dodge Daytona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Dodge Daytona. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Dodge Daytona. (232 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Dodge Daytona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Daytona | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Daytona | Venza |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2775 mm |
