1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2002 Honda Life
To start off, 2002 Honda Life is newer by 5 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 136 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 955 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Life 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, 2002 Honda Life 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Venture | 2002 Honda Life | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Venture | Life |
Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2370 mm |