2000 Mazda Familia vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 560 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Mazda Familia 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 2000 Mazda Familia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Familia | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | Familia | Venture |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1272 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
