1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 98 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 85 kg more than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2320 mm |
