1995 Fiat Bravo vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Bravo would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mariner (152 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Bravo. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 400 kg more than 1995 Fiat Bravo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Fiat Bravo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mariner 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, 2004 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Bravo. (147 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Bravo. 2004 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1995 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 1995 Fiat Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Fiat Bravo | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Bravo | Mariner |
Year Released | 1995 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |