1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 18 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (84 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 270 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Venture | Polo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
