2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Magna would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mitsubishi Magna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. (141 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 209 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Mitsubishi Magna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner 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, both vehicles can yield 206 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2005 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2003 Mitsubishi Magna has manual transmission. 2003 Mitsubishi Magna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Mercury Mariner | 2003 Mitsubishi Magna | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mariner | Magna |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2261 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |