1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 Isuzu Wizard
To start off, 2005 Isuzu Wizard is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Wizard weights approximately 20 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2005 Isuzu Wizard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Wizard 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu Wizard.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 2005 Isuzu Wizard | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Venture | Wizard |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
