2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2004 Honda FR-V
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Venture and 2004 Honda FR-V 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 (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2004 Honda FR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 226 kg more than 2004 Honda FR-V. 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 (285 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Venture | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1678 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
