2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2002 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Opel Vectra 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 (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2002 Opel Vectra. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Vectra.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Vectra. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2002 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Venture | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 61 L |
