1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 930 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Venture | Corsa |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1452 cc |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |