2006 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera (542 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Brera | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 4014 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
