2001 Mercury Villager vs. 2012 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 2012 Saab 05-Sep is newer by 11 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, 2012 Saab 05-Sep (220 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager.
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, 2012 Saab 05-Sep (349 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager. 2001 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2012 Saab 05-Sep has manual transmission. 2012 Saab 05-Sep 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 | 2012 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Mercury | Saab |
Model | Villager | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1862 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1468 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2837 mm |