2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2002 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Subaru Impreza (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 276 kg more than 2002 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2002 Subaru Impreza 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, 2002 Subaru Impreza 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, 2002 Subaru Impreza (343 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2002 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2002 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Venture | Impreza |
| 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 | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
