1996 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chrysler Sebring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chrysler Sebring would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Sebring. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 396 kg more than 1996 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Chrysler Sebring. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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 Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chrysler Sebring. (176 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chrysler Sebring. 2011 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1996 Chrysler Sebring has manual transmission. 1996 Chrysler Sebring will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Sebring | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
| Model | Sebring | Venza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1905 mm |
