1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.
Because 1993 Chevrolet Caprice 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 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner, 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, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Caprice | Mariner |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2630 mm |
