2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (234 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 416 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra 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 2011 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
