2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2006 Pontiac Torrent
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Torrent 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 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Torrent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Torrent (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Torrent should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 438 kg more than 2006 Pontiac Torrent.
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, 2006 Pontiac Torrent (286 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Torrent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 2006 Pontiac Torrent | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Villager | Torrent |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
