2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster is newer by 10 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 64 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 585 kg more than 2010 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Renault Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Renault Duster will offer significantly more control. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Duster. 2000 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Duster 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 | 2010 Renault Duster | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Villager | Duster |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2673 mm |