1997 Nissan Rasheen vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 355 kg more than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercury Mariner. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Rasheen 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, 2011 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Nissan Rasheen. 2011 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1997 Nissan Rasheen has manual transmission. 1997 Nissan Rasheen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Nissan Rasheen | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Nissan | Mercury |
Model | Rasheen | Mariner |
Year Released | 1997 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1806 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1727 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2619 mm |