2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 491 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (386 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2000 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Venture | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1678 kg | 1187 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
