2002 Mercury Villager vs. 2009 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2009 Opel Corsa is newer by 7 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 80 more horse power than 2009 Opel Corsa. (88 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2009 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 555 kg more than 2009 Opel Corsa. 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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2009 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2009 Opel Corsa 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 | 2009 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Villager | Corsa |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
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 | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2500 mm |