2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2007 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2007 GMC Canyon is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 GMC Canyon (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Canyon weights approximately 219 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 2007 GMC Canyon 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, 2007 GMC Canyon 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, 2007 GMC Canyon (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. (284 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Venture | 2007 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Venture | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3354 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
