2005 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Nubira and 2005 Mercury Marauder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Nubira.
Because 2005 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Nubira, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Nubira. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 2005 Daewoo Nubira has manual transmission. 2005 Daewoo Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Daewoo Nubira | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Daewoo | Mercury |
Model | Nubira | Marauder |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |