2010 Mercury Mariner vs. 2010 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, both 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Daihatsu Materia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mariner (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 639 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2010 Mercury Mariner (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercury Mariner | 2010 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Mercury | Daihatsu |
| Model | Mariner | Materia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1664 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |
