2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Sport Spider 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 (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 995 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Mountaineer | Sport Spider |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.9 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |