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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 256 kg more than 2004 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Outback. (223 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Venture | Outback |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
