2004 BMW 120 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Venture
To start off, both 2004 BMW 120 and 2004 Chevrolet Venture were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 293 kg more than 2004 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW 120 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 2004 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, both vehicles can yield 285 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 2004 Chevrolet Venture | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 120 | Venture |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |
