1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1995 Lexus GS
To start off, 1995 Lexus GS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Venom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Venom would be higher. At 3,969 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lexus GS weights approximately 767 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, 1995 Lexus GS (407 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Venom. (339 Nm). This means 1995 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Venom. 1995 Lexus GS 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. 1995 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Venom | 1995 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Venom | GS |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1824 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
