2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2004 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Mercury Mariner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Mercury Mariner would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 455 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Because 2004 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 2004 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2004 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Siena | Mariner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 152 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 62 L |