2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 797 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Venture | Elise |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1678 kg | 881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 32 L |
