2004 Acura TSX vs. 1999 Chevrolet Venture
To start off, 2004 Acura TSX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Acura TSX (200 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Acura TSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 245 kg more than 2004 Acura TSX.
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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Acura TSX. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Acura TSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Acura TSX | 1999 Chevrolet Venture | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TSX | Venture |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 3348 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2850 mm |
