2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2007 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 216 kg more than 2007 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Venture | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
