2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 4 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 6,198 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP) has 220 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 656 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6198 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 430 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
