2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2002 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2002 Mercury Villager. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercury Villager.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Acadia. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 GMC Acadia | 2002 Mercury Villager | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Acadia | Villager |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |