2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2010 Honda Element
To start off, 2010 Honda Element is newer by 6 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 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 378 kg more than 2010 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (286 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2010 Honda Element | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Venture | Element |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4328 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
