1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2010 Cadillac BLS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac BLS is newer by 12 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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (252 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac BLS should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 110 kg more than 2010 Cadillac BLS.
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, 2010 Cadillac BLS (365 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Venture | 2010 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Cadillac |
| Model | Venture | BLS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2680 mm |
