2008 Chrysler 300 vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler 300 (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Chrysler 300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler 300 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, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler 300 | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Villager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2860 mm |
