1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2006 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio is newer by 7 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 100 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2006 Kia Pregio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Kia Pregio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 2006 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Venture | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
