2004 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 6 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 66 kg more than 2004 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2004 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. 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 (344 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Colorado.
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2004 Mercury Mountaineer | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Mountaineer | Colorado |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4013 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 186 HP |
Torque | 344 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 72 L |