2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport would be higher. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 75 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, both vehicles can yield 285 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2000 Chevrolet Venture | 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Venture | Trans Sport |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3354 cc | 3348 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 183 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3050 mm |