2009 Honda Fit vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,810 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 121 kg more than 1997 Toyota Venture. 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, 2009 Honda Fit (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | Venture |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
