1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 310 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
Because 2000 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (979 Nm) has 694 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Venture | Viper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 8357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 979 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
