1994 Toyota Venture vs. 1998 Acura EL
To start off, 1998 Acura EL is newer by 4 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Acura EL (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Acura EL should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 261 kg more than 1998 Acura EL.
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, 1998 Acura EL (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Acura EL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 1998 Acura EL | |
| Make | Toyota | Acura |
| Model | Venture | EL |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1079 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1704 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2619 mm |
