2000 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 150 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Silverado | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4013 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |