2007 Hyundai Trajet vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 204 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Trajet. (255 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Trajet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Trajet | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Trajet | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1713 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
