2004 Lada 2123 vs. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2004 Lada 2123 is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2004 Lada 2123. (77 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2004 Lada 2123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 600 kg more than 2004 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, 2000 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lada 2123. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lada 2123. 2000 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 2004 Lada 2123 has manual transmission. 2004 Lada 2123 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:
2004 Lada 2123 | 2000 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Lada | Mercury |
Model | 2123 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 77 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |