1997 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1997 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 130 kg more than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Blazer | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Villager |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |
