2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2003 Opel Vectra is newer by 3 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 48 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Vectra 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 | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Villager | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2640 mm |
