2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2005 Nissan Quest is newer by 5 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 221 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Venture | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Venture | Quest |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
