2001 MCC Smart vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2001 MCC Smart is newer by 1 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 109 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1065 kg more than 2001 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 MCC Smart 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 2001 MCC Smart. 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 MCC Smart | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | MCC | Mercury |
| Model | Smart | Villager |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2600 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2860 mm |
