2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Raider
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is newer by 6 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 3,704 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Raider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (211 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mitsubishi Raider (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Raider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 2006 Mitsubishi Raider | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Villager | Raider |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3340 mm |
