2008 Chevrolet Rezzo vs. 2009 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Rezzo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Rezzo would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Rezzo. (103 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Rezzo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 578 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Rezzo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Rezzo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Rezzo. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Rezzo. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Rezzo has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Rezzo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Rezzo | 2009 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Rezzo | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |