2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express is newer by 7 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (319 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercury Villager weights approximately 236 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mercury Villager, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (498 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercury Villager. (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercury Villager.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Villager |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Van | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 319 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2860 mm |