2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 486 kg more than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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 Venture (285 Nm) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2030 mm |
