2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1994 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mercury Villager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mercury Villager would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1994 Mercury Villager. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1994 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 210 kg more than 1994 Mercury Villager. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1994 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Pilot | Villager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
