1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 289 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. (252 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Venture | Colorado |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
