2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2006 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2006 Nissan Sentra is newer by 4 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 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 255 kg more than 2006 Nissan Sentra. 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Sentra. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2006 Nissan Sentra has manual transmission. 2006 Nissan Sentra 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 | 2006 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Villager | Sentra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2540 mm |