1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1997 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 1997 Chevrolet Venture and 1997 Subaru Impreza 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 94 more horse power than 1997 Subaru Impreza. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1997 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 740 kg more than 1997 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Subaru Impreza. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1997 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Venture | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2530 mm |
