1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 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, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Toyota MR2. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 749 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Venture | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2500 mm |
