1998 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1998 Chevrolet Suburban.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Chevrolet Suburban (456 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Suburban | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 456 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2890 mm |
