1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Naked and 1999 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,948 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (212 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1999 Daihatsu Naked has manual transmission. 1999 Daihatsu Naked will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Naked | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 4948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 107 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2840 mm |