2000 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Beijing BJ 2020. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Beijing BJ 2020. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2000 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Beijing BJ 2020. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Beijing BJ 2020. (197 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Beijing BJ 2020. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 has manual transmission. 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Beijing | Mercury |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
