1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 16 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 354 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture. 2010 Buick Lucerne 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. 2010 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Toyota | Buick |
| Model | Venture | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1694 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2936 mm |
