2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2007 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B4000 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 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B4000 (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2007 Mazda B4000 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, 2007 Mazda B4000 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, 2007 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2007 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2007 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Venture | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 4034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 74 L |
