1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 13 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 415 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 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Villager | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3310 mm |