1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2007 Honda Element
To start off, 2007 Honda Element 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 16 more horse power than 2007 Honda Element. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2007 Honda Element 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 Element 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 2007 Honda Element | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Venture | Element |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2580 mm |
