2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2004 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Venture and 2004 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (213 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 109 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Because 2004 Subaru Outback 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, 2004 Subaru Outback 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, both vehicles can yield 285 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
Model | Venture | Outback |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 213 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1637 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |