2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 772 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz. 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | Jazz | Villager |
Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1013 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2860 mm |