2000 Mazda Demio vs. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Demio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Demio would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 177 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Demio. (62 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Demio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 960 kg more than 2000 Mazda Demio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Demio. (102 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Demio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mazda Demio | 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Demio | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 4604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2920 mm |
