2001 Mercury Villager vs. 1998 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2001 Mercury Villager is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Meriva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Meriva 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 45 more horse power than 1998 Opel Meriva. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 405 kg more than 1998 Opel Meriva. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Meriva. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1998 Opel Meriva has manual transmission. 1998 Opel Meriva 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 | 1998 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Villager | Meriva |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2610 mm |