2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 571 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1999 De Tomaso Guara 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 1999 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Venture | Guara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2620 mm |
