1998 Toyota Carina vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1998 Toyota Carina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 195 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Carina | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Carina | Venture |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
