2002 Lada 2123 vs. 2006 Mercury Mariner
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mariner is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lada 2123. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lada 2123 would be higher. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mariner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mariner (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Lada 2123. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mariner should accelerate faster than 2002 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 600 kg more than 2002 Lada 2123. 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, 2006 Mercury Mariner (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lada 2123. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mariner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lada 2123.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lada 2123 | 2006 Mercury Mariner | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | 2123 | Mariner |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1688 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |