1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2008 Toyota Auris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Auris is newer by 9 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 73 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Auris. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Auris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 490 kg more than 2008 Toyota Auris. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Auris. (130 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Auris. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Auris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Auris 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 | 2008 Toyota Auris | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Villager | Auris |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| 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 | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |
