2008 GMC Acadia vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 GMC Acadia is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Acadia weights approximately 650 kg more than 2002 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 GMC Acadia (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Acadia | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Acadia | Villager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
