2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 315 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Villager |
Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |