2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2008 Renault Espace
To start off, 2008 Renault Espace is newer by 4 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Renault Espace. (175 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Espace weights approximately 174 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
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, 2008 Renault Espace (350 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2008 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2008 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Venture | Espace |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 83 L |
