2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2000 Acura EL
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Venture and 2000 Acura EL were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 55 more horse power than 2000 Acura EL. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura EL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 596 kg more than 2000 Acura EL. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura EL. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura EL. 2000 Chevrolet Venture has automatic transmission and 2000 Acura EL has manual transmission. 2000 Acura EL will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Venture will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Venture | 2000 Acura EL | |
Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
Model | Venture | EL |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3354 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1079 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1704 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1394 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2619 mm |