2001 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 975 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Naked. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Naked has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Naked will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Daihatsu Naked | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Naked | Villager |
Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 658 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2860 mm |