2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2002 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Sentra. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 635 kg more than 2002 Nissan Sentra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Sentra. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2002 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4604 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 239 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 382 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 76 L |
