2005 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2005 Saturn LW
To start off, both 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Saturn LW were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Saturn LW. (135 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2005 Saturn LW. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 613 kg more than 2005 Saturn LW. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Saturn LW. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Saturn LW. (199 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Saturn LW.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | 2005 Saturn LW | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Mountaineer | LW |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4015 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 135 HP |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2011 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 59 L |
