2000 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2003 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2003 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche Cayenne (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. 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 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche Cayenne. (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | 2003 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Mountaineer | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
