1995 Lada Niva vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Milan (158 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1995 Lada Niva. (63 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 685 kg more than 1995 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Lada Niva 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 Milan (156 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Niva. (118 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Lada Niva | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | Niva | Milan |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 66 L |