2007 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 13 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 558 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 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe (343 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Santa Fe | Venture |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2187 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1898 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
