1999 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2010 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 29 kg more than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Because 2010 Dodge Charger 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 2010 Dodge Charger. 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, 2010 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Venture. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Venture | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Venture | Charger |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3048 mm |
