2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 50 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 454 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Venture | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2550 mm |
