1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2003 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2003 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 9 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 450 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.
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, 2003 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 2003 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
