2002 Holden Berlina vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2002 Holden Berlina. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 245 kg more than 2002 Holden Berlina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Holden Berlina. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Holden Berlina | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Berlina | Marauder |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |