2000 Nissan Primera vs. 2011 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2011 Mercury Mariner is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2000 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2000 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 354 kg more than 2000 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2011 Mercury Mariner (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Nissan Primera. (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Nissan Primera | 2011 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Nissan | Mercury |
| Model | Primera | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2619 mm |
