1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Venture and 1997 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 195 kg more than 1997 Holden Commodore.
Because 1997 Holden Commodore is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (395 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Venture | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2950 mm |
