2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2003 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Express is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Marauder (296 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 695 kg more than 2003 Mercury Marauder.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (400 Nm). This means 2003 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2003 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Express | Marauder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2580 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
