2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 425 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2003 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5664 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 85 L |