1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2007 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2007 Mercury Milan is newer by 8 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Milan (221 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Milan weights approximately 87 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Milan 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, 2007 Mercury Milan 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Milan. (278 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 2007 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Venture | Milan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2730 mm |
