1999 Lotus Elise vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1999 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lotus Elise 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 1999 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager, 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Elise | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Elise | Villager |
Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |