1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 153 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 Hyundai Sonata (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Venture | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2728 mm |
