2009 Toyota Venza vs. 2001 Honda Capa
To start off, 2009 Toyota Venza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Capa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Capa would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2001 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Venza weights approximately 250 kg more than 2001 Honda Capa. 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 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Capa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Venza | 2001 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Venza | Capa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2700 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2370 mm |
