2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 11 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 526 kg more than 2000 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Villager | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3645 mm |
