2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Venture and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 7 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (173 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 305 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. 2005 Chevrolet Venture has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chevrolet Venture will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Venture | 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Venture | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 76 L |
