2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Sienna (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 220 kg more than 1998 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1998 Toyota Sienna (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mariner | Sienna |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |