2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon 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 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avalon (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 402 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
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 Toyota Avalon (334 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (286 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
