2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1996 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 345 kg more than 1996 Nissan Laurel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Nissan Laurel 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 1996 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Venture | 1996 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Venture | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
