2004 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2004 Chevrolet Venture

To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 514 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 2004 Chevrolet Venture
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Tahoe Venture
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type SUV Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4807 cc 3343 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 260 HP 185 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 393 Nm 285 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 6 seats 3 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2260 kg 1746 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 5110 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 3080 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 95 L


 

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