2001 Mercury Villager vs. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Pontiac Sunfire 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 54 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 579 kg more than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Sunfire. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1996 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 1996 Pontiac Sunfire 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 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
Model | Villager | Sunfire |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2650 mm |