2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2009 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2009 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 5 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 11 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. (175 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 377 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2009 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2009 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2009 Jeep Cherokee (460 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2009 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2009 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Venture | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1678 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
