2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla 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 57 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 495 kg more than 2000 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Toyota Corolla 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, 2000 Toyota Corolla 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Corolla. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Venture | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Venture | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |
