2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2004 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Musso is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Musso (220 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 231 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.
Because 2004 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Musso 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, 2004 SsangYong Musso (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Chevrolet | SsangYong |
| Model | Venture | Musso |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
