2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2012 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2012 Mazda Premacy is newer by 8 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 86 more horse power than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 396 kg more than 2012 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2012 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Venture | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |
