1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2011 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2011 Infiniti G37 is newer by 12 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti G37 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 46 kg more than 2011 Infiniti G37.
Because 2011 Infiniti G37 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti G37 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, 2011 Infiniti G37 (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti G37 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 2011 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Villager | G37 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4655 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2850 mm |
