2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (301 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 664 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Express.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
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2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Express | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 85 L |