2006 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Opel Vectra. (209 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 Opel Vectra. 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 2003 Opel Vectra. 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 (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Mercury Mountaineer | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Mountaineer | Vectra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3996 cc | 3175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.3 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 14.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |