1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2006 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2006 Honda CR-V is newer by 8 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 27 more horse power than 2006 Honda CR-V. (156 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda CR-V weights approximately 245 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2006 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda CR-V 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, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda CR-V. (217 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Venture | 2006 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Venture | CR-V |
Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |