1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 7 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, 2005 Honda Accord (241 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 157 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord.
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, 2005 Honda Accord (287 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Venture | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Venture | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1588 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
