2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto is newer by 2 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 254 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
| Model | Venture | Picanto |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1086 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 35 L |
