2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Montero
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero 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 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Montero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero (215 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Montero weights approximately 374 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Montero (336 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Montero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2006 Mitsubishi Montero | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Venture | Montero |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
