2003 Daewoo Leganza vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daewoo Leganza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daewoo Leganza would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 217 kg more than 2003 Daewoo Leganza.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Daewoo Leganza. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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. 2005 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2003 Daewoo Leganza has manual transmission. 2003 Daewoo Leganza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Daewoo Leganza | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
Model | Leganza | Mariner |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1362 kg | 1579 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |