2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2004 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Venture and 2004 Fiat Barchetta were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 950 kg more than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (286 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Barchetta. (162 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Barchetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 Fiat Barchetta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Venture | Barchetta |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1755 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 47 L |
