1989 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (179 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Camry. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 540 kg more than 1989 Toyota Camry. 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 Toyota Camry. 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 (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Camry. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Toyota Camry | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Camry | Venza |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2775 mm |
