2001 Mercury Villager vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Mitsubishi Minica would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (27 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Mitsubishi Minica 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 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. (40 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Minica. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1983 Mitsubishi Minica has manual transmission. 1983 Mitsubishi Minica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Villager | 1983 Mitsubishi Minica | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Villager | Minica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2060 mm |
