2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Venture (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (133 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 313 kg more than 1998 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Toyota Caldina is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina 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, 2005 Chevrolet Venture (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Caldina. (181 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Caldina.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Venture | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Venture | Caldina |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |