1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2004 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2004 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 5 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 4,505 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 645 kg more than 1999 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2004 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Villager | Cayenne |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 4505 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |