2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 241 kg more than 2010 Porsche 911.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (420 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Venture | 911 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
