2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Venture and 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK (192 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Because 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Venture | SLK |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |