2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Accent is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Accent | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Accent | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |
