2005 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Venture and 2005 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,354 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (201 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. (180 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 104 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Venture. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner 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, 2005 Chevrolet Venture (284 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Venture | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Venture | Mariner |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3354 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 284 Nm | 262 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1571 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 62 L |