2001 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2010 Mercury Milan is newer by 9 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Milan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Milan (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2001 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Milan should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Milan weights approximately 316 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.
Because 2001 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercury Milan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lada Niva 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, 2010 Mercury Milan (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Milan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Niva. 2010 Mercury Milan has automatic transmission and 2001 Lada Niva has manual transmission. 2001 Lada Niva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercury Milan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Niva | 2010 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Lada | Mercury |
| Model | Niva | Milan |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1526 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 66 L |
