2000 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Niva would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 131 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 801 kg more than 2000 Lada Niva. 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, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 85 L |
