1990 Renault Alpine vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 182 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 496 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Renault Alpine. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Venza. (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Venza. 2011 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1990 Renault Alpine has manual transmission. 1990 Renault Alpine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Alpine | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Venza |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
