1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2012 Hyundai i40
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i40 is newer by 14 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 70 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i40. (113 HP @ 400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 107 kg more than 2012 Hyundai i40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i40. (260 Nm @ 1250 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Venture | 2012 Hyundai i40 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Venture | i40 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1815 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2770 mm |
