2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2004 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler Voyager 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 30 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. (150 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 237 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Venture.
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, 2005 Chevrolet Venture (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Voyager. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Venture | 2004 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Venture | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 2425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
