2003 GAZ 3111 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2003 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2003 GAZ 3111.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 GAZ 3111. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2003 GAZ 3111 has manual transmission. 2003 GAZ 3111 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 GAZ 3111 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | GAZ | Mercury |
Model | 3111 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2890 mm |