2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2002 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (334 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 320 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. 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, 2002 Porsche Cayenne (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (408 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2002 Porsche Cayenne | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Mountaineer | Cayenne |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 4511 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 334 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 408 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 2245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 20.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |