1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2001 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. 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 2001 Honda Mobilio. (89 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 425 kg more than 2001 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio 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, 2001 Honda Mobilio 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 2001 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Venture | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2690 mm |
