2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Venture and 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (209 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 190 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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 SsangYong Korando (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Venture.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Chevrolet Venture 2005 SsangYong Korando
Make Chevrolet SsangYong
Model Venture Korando
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3354 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 180 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 284 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 89.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.1 mm 84 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1675 kg 1865 kg
Vehicle Length 4750 mm 4340 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1720 mm 1850 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2490 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 70 L


 

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