1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1984 Toyota Century

To start off, 1994 Dodge Venom is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 743 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Century. (289 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Century. 1984 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Venom has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Venom will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Dodge Venom 1984 Toyota Century
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Venom Century
Year Released 1994 1984
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 3993 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 153 HP
Torque 339 Nm 289 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1057 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2700 mm 2870 mm


 

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