1999 Toyota Prius vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, both 1999 Toyota Prius and 1999 Venturi 400 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Prius. (127 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Prius weights approximately 465 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
Because 1999 Venturi 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Venturi 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Prius, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Prius. (108 Nm). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Prius. 1999 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 1999 Venturi 400 has manual transmission. 1999 Venturi 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Prius | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Toyota | Venturi |
| Model | Prius | 400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
