1999 Toyota Venture vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Toyota Venture is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 140 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Because 1974 Toyota Corona 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 1974 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Venture, 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, 1974 Toyota Corona (162 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1999 Toyota Venture has manual transmission. 1999 Toyota Venture will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Venture | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Corona |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
