2001 Mercury Villager vs. 2003 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2003 Nissan X-Trail is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager 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 30 more horse power than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 295 kg more than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Nissan X-Trail is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Nissan X-Trail will offer significantly more control. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan X-Trail. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan X-Trail.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Villager | 2003 Nissan X-Trail | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Villager | X-Trail |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2630 mm |