1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2006 Saturn Relay
To start off, 2006 Saturn Relay is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Saturn Relay. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Saturn Relay. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 511 kg more than 2006 Saturn Relay. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Saturn Relay. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Saturn Relay. (293 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Saturn Relay.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 2006 Saturn Relay | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Mountaineer | Relay |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4948 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3080 mm |
