1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1997 Mazda 121
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Venture and 1997 Mazda 121 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1997 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1997 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 754 kg more than 1997 Mazda 121. 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, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mazda 121. (111 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1997 Mazda 121 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Venture | 121 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2460 mm |
