2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2002 Opel Frogster
To start off, 2002 Opel Frogster is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager 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 69 more horse power than 2002 Opel Frogster. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Frogster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 487 kg more than 2002 Opel Frogster. 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) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Frogster. (220 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Frogster.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Villager | 2002 Opel Frogster | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Villager | Frogster |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 220 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |