2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (240 HP @ 6550 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (302 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6550 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 62 L |
