2000 Kia Sportage vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2000 Kia Sportage is newer by 1 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 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 328 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2000 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 2000 Kia Sportage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Kia Sportage | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sportage | Villager |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
