2003 Subaru Forester vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2003 Subaru Forester is newer by 9 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, 2003 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Forester weights approximately 45 kg more than 1994 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Toyota Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Forester 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, 1994 Toyota Venture (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Forester | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Forester | Venture |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
