1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 8 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 8 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 755 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Venture | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
