2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna 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 3,343 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 193 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (252 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 76 L |
