2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Almera is newer by 5 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 60 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 649 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Almera. (139 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Almera.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Villager | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Villager | Almera |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1136 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |