2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1987 Suzuki Alto
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Suzuki Alto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Suzuki Alto would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1987 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1987 Suzuki Alto.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1987 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Mountaineer | Alto |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 293 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 30 L |
