2001 Mercury Villager vs. 1996 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Siena 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 117 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 485 kg more than 1996 Fiat Siena. 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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Siena. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Siena 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 | 1996 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Villager | Siena |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1910 cc |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 200 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1300 kg |