2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2006 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam is newer by 6 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, 2000 Chevrolet Venture (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 1181 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Venture.
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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam. 2000 Chevrolet Venture has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Bantam has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Bantam 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 | 2006 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Venture | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |
