2002 Daewoo Evanda vs. 2007 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Daewoo Evanda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Daewoo Evanda would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Evanda. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Evanda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 503 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Evanda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Daewoo Evanda. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Daewoo Evanda (182 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Daewoo Evanda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2002 Daewoo Evanda has manual transmission. 2002 Daewoo Evanda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daewoo Evanda | 2007 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
| Model | Evanda | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 57 L |
