1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 10 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, 1999 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
Because 2009 Dodge Sprinter 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 2009 Dodge Sprinter. 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Venture | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 7350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 2740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 4330 mm |
