1999 Toyota MR-S vs. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR-S is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 325 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1992 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1992 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota MR-S | 1992 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Toyota | Venturi |
| Model | MR-S | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
