1997 Lada Niva vs. 1999 Mercury Villager
To start off, 1999 Mercury Villager is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lada Niva would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Villager (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Villager weights approximately 573 kg more than 1997 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Mercury Villager. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1999 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva. 1999 Mercury Villager has automatic transmission and 1997 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 1997 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Villager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lada Niva | 1999 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Villager |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1212 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
