2005 Opel Astra vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2005 Opel Astra is newer by 11 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 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 90 kg more than 2005 Opel Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Astra | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Opel | Toyota |
| Model | Astra | Venture |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2510 mm |
