2005 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 567 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Civic | Villager |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1666 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1218 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
