2003 Acura CL vs. 1997 Chevrolet Venture
To start off, 2003 Acura CL is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 165 kg more than 2003 Acura CL.
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, 2003 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 1997 Chevrolet Venture | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | CL | Venture |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
