1997 Toyota Venture vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 1997 Toyota Venture is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Volvo 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Volvo 460 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 460 (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Venture weights approximately 286 kg more than 1989 Volvo 460.
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, 1989 Volvo 460 (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Venture | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Toyota | Volvo |
| Model | Venture | 460 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1810 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1054 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
