2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 296 kg more than 1998 Renault Laguna.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Laguna. (277 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Venture | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 191 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2680 mm |
