1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1996 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Dakota 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 65 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Dakota. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Dakota 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Dakota. (196 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Venture | 1996 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Venture | Dakota |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2850 mm |