2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 3 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 3,517 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 597 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 2007 Dodge Charger is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Dodge Charger. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Dodge Charger (339 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Venture | Charger |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3517 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 68 L |
