2007 Mercury Mariner vs. 1996 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2007 Mercury Mariner is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercury Mariner (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 625 kg more than 1996 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Mercury Mariner 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, 1996 Fiat Siena (200 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercury Mariner. (168 Nm). This means 1996 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercury Mariner. 2007 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Mercury Mariner | 1996 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Mariner | Siena |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 1910 cc |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 200 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1300 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |