2007 Chevrolet HHR vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 6 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 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet HHR (175 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager.
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, 2001 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet HHR | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | HHR | Villager |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
