2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 406 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Caldina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
