2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1994 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Daihatsu Rocky 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 95 more horse power than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 366 kg more than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Daihatsu Rocky 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, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1994 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Venture | Rocky |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2540 mm |
