2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent 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 3,274 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
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, 2002 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent. 2002 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Accent has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Accent will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Accent | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Accent | Villager |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 3274 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |