1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2002 Renault Espace
To start off, 2002 Renault Espace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager 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 31 more horse power than 2002 Renault Espace. (138 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 24 kg more than 2002 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Espace. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Espace. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2002 Renault Espace has manual transmission. 2002 Renault Espace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2002 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Villager | Espace |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
