2001 Lada Niva vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lada Niva would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 124 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 522 kg more than 2001 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Montego (281 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lada Niva | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | Niva | Montego |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 203 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 281 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1732 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |