1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1999 Mercury Sable
To start off, 1999 Mercury Sable is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Sable. (152 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 180 kg more than 1999 Mercury Sable. 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, 1998 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Sable. (246 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Venture | 1999 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Venture | Sable |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
