2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2008 Chevrolet Lumina
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 8 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 3,565 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (241 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 102 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Lumina.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Chevrolet Lumina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (320 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Venture | 2008 Chevrolet Lumina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Venture | Lumina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 3565 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
