2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2000 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 785 kg more than 2000 Nissan Sentra.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Sentra. 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, 2000 Nissan Sentra (184 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Sentra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mariner | 2000 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
