1999 Mercury Villager vs. 2013 Audi A8
To start off, 2013 Audi A8 is newer by 14 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 6,299 cc (3 cylinders), 2013 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A8 (367 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A8 weights approximately 219 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 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 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, 2013 Audi A8 (445 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2013 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Villager | 2013 Audi A8 | |
Make | Mercury | Audi |
Model | Villager | A8 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 6299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 367 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 445 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5137 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2111 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2992 mm |