2001 Mercury Villager vs. 2006 Honda Legend
To start off, 2006 Honda Legend is newer by 5 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Legend (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 21 kg more than 2006 Honda Legend.
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, 2006 Honda Legend (303 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercury Villager | 2006 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Villager | Legend |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2920 mm |
