1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1988 Dodge Spirit
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Dodge Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Dodge Spirit would be higher. At 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1988 Dodge Spirit. (141 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1988 Dodge Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 391 kg more than 1988 Dodge Spirit. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Dodge Spirit. (232 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Dodge Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1988 Dodge Spirit | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Venture | Spirit |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
