2004 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2004 Cadillac DeVille and 2004 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Cadillac DeVille (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 218 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mariner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2004 Cadillac DeVille (420 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercury Mariner. (262 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac DeVille | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | DeVille | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
