2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2013 Dodge JOURNEY
To start off, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 167 kg more than 2013 Dodge JOURNEY.
Because 2013 Dodge JOURNEY is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY 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, 2013 Dodge JOURNEY (353 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Venture. (286 Nm). This means 2013 Dodge JOURNEY will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2013 Dodge JOURNEY | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Venture | JOURNEY |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1843 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2127 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1765 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 78 L |
