2007 Nissan Navara vs. 1996 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2007 Nissan Navara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Navara weights approximately 784 kg more than 1996 Toyota Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Toyota Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Navara 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 Nissan Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Nissan Navara | 1996 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Nissan | Toyota |
| Model | Navara | Venture |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2124 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2510 mm |
