2000 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Nissan Almera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Mountaineer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Mountaineer would be higher. At 4,014 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 395 kg more than 2008 Nissan Almera.
Because 2000 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Almera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (138 Nm). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Mountaineer | Almera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4014 cc | 1597 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2540 mm |
