1999 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2001 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Avensis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. 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 64 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 495 kg more than 2001 Toyota Avensis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mountaineer (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Avensis. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Mercury Mountaineer | 2001 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Mountaineer | Avensis |
Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4948 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |