2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2000 Nissan Silvia
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 Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan Silvia (250 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (133 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 Nissan Silvia.
Because 2006 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan Silvia. 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 Silvia (271 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm). This means 2000 Nissan Silvia 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 Silvia | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Mariner | Silvia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |