2008 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2001 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 7 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 3,425 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercury Villager weights approximately 524 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Equinox.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Equinox is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 2001 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Equinox | Villager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3425 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
