1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 12 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 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 309 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 2006 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Toyota Venture 2006 Toyota Tacoma
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Venture Tacoma
Year Released 1994 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1812 cc 2688 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 87 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 95.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78 mm 95 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1649 kg
Vehicle Length 4400 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1780 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3250 mm


 

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