2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Nissan Almera

To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 879 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Because 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (382 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Mercury Mountaineer 2008 Nissan Almera
Make Mercury Nissan
Model Mountaineer Almera
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4605 cc 1768 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 240 HP 0 HP
Torque 382 Nm 161 Nm
Engine Bore Size 90 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2009 kg 1130 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Height 1820 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 85 L 60 L


 

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