2000 Lada Vaz vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer

To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Vaz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Vaz would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (292 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2000 Lada Vaz. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Vaz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 791 kg more than 2000 Lada Vaz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Lada Vaz is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Vaz 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, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Vaz. (117 Nm). This means 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Vaz.

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