1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2011 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2011 Mercury Milan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Mercury Milan. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 219 kg more than 2011 Mercury Milan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercury Milan. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 2011 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Venture | Milan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2728 mm |
