2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix (200 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 208 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix.
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, 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix (298 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Mercury Villager | 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Mercury | Pontiac |
| Model | Villager | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3274 cc | 3786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1577 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
