2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (197 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 665 kg more than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia. 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, 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (265 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mariner. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 1996 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | 200 SX Silvia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2530 mm |
