2009 Mercury Mariner vs. 2007 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mariner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mariner (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Almera. (113 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 480 kg more than 2007 Nissan Almera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Nissan Almera. 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, 2009 Mercury Mariner (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Almera. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Almera. 2009 Mercury Mariner has automatic transmission and 2007 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2007 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mariner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercury Mariner | 2007 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mariner | Almera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |
