1999 Mercury Villager vs. 1991 Rover 100
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Rover 100 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1991 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1991 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 915 kg more than 1991 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 1991 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Villager | 100 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
