2003 Mercury Marauder vs. 2002 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2003 Mercury Marauder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 GAZ 3111 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 148 more horse power than 2002 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2002 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 385 kg more than 2002 GAZ 3111. 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercury Marauder | 2002 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Mercury | GAZ |
| Model | Marauder | 3111 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4606 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
