2003 Bentley Arnage vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2003 Bentley Arnage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 232 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 800 kg more than 2000 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bentley Arnage 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 2003 Bentley Arnage. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2003 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Arnage | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | Arnage | Villager |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |
