2004 Honda NSX vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2004 Honda NSX is newer by 5 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 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda NSX (249 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Villager. (169 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 355 kg more than 2004 Honda NSX.
Because 2004 Honda NSX 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 2004 Honda NSX. 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, 2004 Honda NSX (287 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda NSX | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Villager |
Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 249 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |