1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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 45 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Venture | Civic |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
