2005 Lexus RX vs. 2002 Mercury Villager

To start off, 2005 Lexus RX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus RX (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus RX weights approximately 125 kg more than 2002 Mercury Villager. 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, 2005 Lexus RX (283 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.

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