2001 Mercury Villager vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 3 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 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 130 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Galant.
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, 2004 Mitsubishi Galant (340 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Mercury Villager | 2004 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Villager | Galant |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3835 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 340 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |