2007 Audi S4 vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 5 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 Audi S4.
Because 2007 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 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, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S4 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
