2008 Skoda Roomster vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2008 Skoda Roomster is newer by 14 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 16 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Skoda Roomster. 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 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Roomster. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Roomster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Skoda Roomster | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Skoda | Toyota |
| Model | Roomster | Venture |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
