1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester is newer by 15 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 15 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Forester. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 217 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Venture | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Venture | Forester |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1528 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2615 mm |