2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 10 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will offer significantly more control. 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 Silverado (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Silverado | Villager |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |