1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1275 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 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Toyota Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 2615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
