2001 Mercury Villager vs. 2009 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 8 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 3,385 cc, 2009 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 Porsche Cayman.
Because 2009 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2009 Porsche Cayman has manual transmission. 2009 Porsche Cayman 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 | 2009 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Villager | Cayman |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 3385 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |