1998 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 11 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 63 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito. (120 HP @ 1800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 271 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Venture | 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Venture | Vito |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 2151 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2016 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3010 mm |