2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2005 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. 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 72 more horse power than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 398 kg more than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Transit Connect. (160 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Transit Connect.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2005 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Venture | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1678 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2670 mm |
