2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2009 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2009 Subaru Impreza is newer by 5 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 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (239 HP) has 133 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (106 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 610 kg more than 2009 Subaru Impreza. 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 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Impreza. (142 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2009 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Mountaineer | Impreza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 106 HP |
Torque | 382 Nm | 142 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 77.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.1 |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2619 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 64 L |