1997 Mercury Villager vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1997 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 135 kg more than 1997 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercury Villager | 2009 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Villager | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2960 cc | 3455 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3040 mm |
