1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2009 Saturn Vue is newer by 10 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 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Vue (249 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (251 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Villager | Vue |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2710 mm |
