2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2003 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Suzuki Jimny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Suzuki Jimny would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Jimny.
Because 2003 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2003 Suzuki Jimny 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 Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Jimny. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2003 Suzuki Jimny has manual transmission. 2003 Suzuki Jimny will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 2003 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Mountaineer | Jimny |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4009 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 344 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2260 mm |