2000 Mercury Villager vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 13 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 263 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 2013 Chrysler 300 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Villager | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Mercury | Chrysler |
| Model | Villager | 300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 2048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3052 mm |
