2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2000 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Venture and 2000 Opel Astra 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 24 more horse power than 2000 Opel Astra. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 465 kg more than 2000 Opel Astra. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Astra. (188 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Venture | 2000 Opel Astra | |
Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
Model | Venture | Astra |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3354 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 52 L |