1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2003 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Polo 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Polo (98 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 234 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Polo.
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 Volkswagen Polo (240 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 2003 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Venture | Polo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 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 | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
