1999 Proton Tiara vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Proton Tiara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Proton Tiara would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1999 Proton Tiara. (59 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1999 Proton Tiara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 1055 kg more than 1999 Proton Tiara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Proton Tiara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Proton Tiara. (90 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Proton Tiara. 2013 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 1999 Proton Tiara has manual transmission. 1999 Proton Tiara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Proton Tiara | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Proton | Toyota |
| Model | Tiara | Venza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1123 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2775 mm |
