1997 Venturi 400 vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Venturi 400 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Venturi 400 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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. 1980 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1997 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1997 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Venturi 400 | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Venturi | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
