2001 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mariner is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado (285 HP) has 133 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (152 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 358 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2001 Chevrolet Silverado (427 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm). This means 2001 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 152 HP |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2630 mm |
