2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, both 2002 Fiat Doblo and 2002 Mercury Villager were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 565 kg more than 2002 Fiat Doblo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Doblo. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Doblo has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Doblo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Doblo | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Doblo | Villager |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |