2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 6 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, 2008 Saturn Sky (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 456 kg more than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Because 2008 Saturn Sky is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Saturn Sky. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Saturn Sky (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2008 Saturn Sky has manual transmission. 2008 Saturn Sky 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 | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Mercury | Saturn |
Model | Villager | Sky |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3274 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |