1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2010 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2010 Fiat Strada is newer by 13 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 97 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Strada.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 2010 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Venture | Strada |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2718 mm |
