1994 Toyota Venture vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 140 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Toyota Cresta is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Toyota Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
