2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2011 Daihatsu Terios
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 7 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 81 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 981 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2011 Daihatsu Terios 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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Terios. (140 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2011 Daihatsu Terios | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Venture | Terios |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
