2007 Hyundai Azera vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Azera 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Azera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Azera (264 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Azera should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 100 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Azera.
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, 2007 Hyundai Azera (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Azera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Azera | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Azera | Villager |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3778 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 348 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
