1999 Toyota Prius vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Prius. (127 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Prius.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (334 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Prius. (108 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Prius | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Prius | Venza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2780 mm |
