2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2011 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sienna 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
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, 2011 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2011 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1796 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
