2000 Mercury Villager vs. 1997 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Seat Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Seat Toledo would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1997 Seat Toledo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1997 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 735 kg more than 1997 Seat Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Seat Toledo. (145 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Seat Toledo. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1997 Seat Toledo has manual transmission. 1997 Seat Toledo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Villager | 1997 Seat Toledo | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Villager | Toledo |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |