2006 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Dacia Duster
To start off, 2010 Dacia Duster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Duster. (104 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 371 kg more than 2010 Dacia Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercury Mariner (262 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Duster. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Duster.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Dacia Duster | |
Make | Mercury | Dacia |
Model | Mariner | Duster |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 262 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1571 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |