2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2010 Volvo V70
To start off, 2010 Volvo V70 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, 2010 Volvo V70 (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 187 kg more than 2010 Volvo V70.
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, 2010 Volvo V70 (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Villager | 2010 Volvo V70 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Villager | V70 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1598 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2820 mm |