2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Mercury Mariner
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and 2005 Mercury Mariner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (335 HP) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1048 kg more than 2005 Mercury Mariner. 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 Suburban (509 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (263 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Mercury Mariner | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Mariner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2619 kg | 1571 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 62 L |
