2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 962 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Venture | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |
