2008 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Veracruz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Veracruz.
Because 2008 Hyundai Veracruz 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 Hyundai Veracruz 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, 2008 Hyundai Veracruz (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Veracruz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Veracruz | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
Model | Veracruz | Villager |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3776 cc | 3276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 348 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2860 mm |