1994 Toyota Venture vs. 1994 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1994 Toyota Venture and 1994 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volkswagen Passat (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 55 kg more than 1994 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Volkswagen Passat (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 1994 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Venture | Passat |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1450 mm |
