2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2001 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Mercury Villager is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Corolla would be higher. 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 71 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 700 kg more than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Corolla. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Corolla 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 Mercury Villager | 2001 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Villager | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2480 mm |