2000 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2011 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2011 Fiat Croma is newer by 11 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 36 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Croma. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 735 kg more than 2011 Fiat Croma. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Venture | 2011 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Venture | Croma |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |
