2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2012 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2012 Kia Cee'd is newer by 12 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 44 more horse power than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 468 kg more than 2012 Kia Cee'd. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mercury Villager | 2012 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Villager | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1317 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |